How To Fix 54108 - Please sort sequential numbers in ascending order

54108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Please sort sequential numbers in ascending order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54108 - Please sort sequential numbers in ascending order ?

  The SAP error message 54108, which states "Please sort sequential numbers in ascending order," typically occurs in scenarios where a sequence of numbers is expected to be in a specific order, but the provided data does not meet this requirement. This error is often encountered in various SAP modules, particularly in contexts involving number ranges, document numbers, or any sequential data entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is that the numbers being entered or processed are not in ascending order. For example, if you are trying to create a series of document numbers or item numbers, they must follow a sequential order (e.g., 1, 2, 3, ...).
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, the source data may not be sorted correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of number ranges or sequences in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to