How To Fix 67_LOAN245 - Sorting criteria is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67_LOAN - Messages for Fin. Asset Management for Loans - Continued

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Sorting criteria is not unique

What causes this issue?

The Customzing settings for sorting of open items are not unique. Some
of the items should be sorted based on loan classification, some not.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Activate the setting (
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_DCAC_OI>Activate setting)</>and maintain Customizing. Or
do not clear the open items together.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG DCAC_EVA_CRIT>Define Evaluation Criteria</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG DCAC_PRIO>Define Priorities</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG DCAC_SEQUENCE>Define Sort Sequence</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67_LOAN245 - Sorting criteria is not unique ?

  The SAP error message 67_LOAN245: Sorting criteria is not unique typically occurs in the context of loan processing or financial transactions within the SAP system. This error indicates that the sorting criteria used in a report or transaction is not unique enough to distinguish between different records, leading to ambiguity in the results.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Unique Sorting Criteria: The sorting criteria defined in the report or transaction do not uniquely identify each record. For example, if you are sorting by a field that has duplicate values (like customer ID or loan type), the system cannot determine a unique order.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as duplicate entries or missing key fields that are supposed to provide uniqueness.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the report or transaction may not be set up correctly to ensure unique sorting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Sorting Criteria: Check the sorting criteria used in the report or transaction. Ensure that the fields selected for sorting can uniquely identify each record. You may need to add additional fields to the sorting criteria to achieve uniqueness.
  Data Cleanup: Investigate the underlying data for duplicates or inconsistencies. If duplicates exist, you may need to clean up the data to ensure that each record is unique.
  Modify Report/Transaction Settings: If you are using a custom report or transaction, review the settings and logic to ensure that they are designed to handle unique sorting.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the report or transaction you are working with. There may be specific recommendations for resolving sorting issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes related to loan processing, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches and updates.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By addressing the uniqueness of the sorting criteria and ensuring data integrity, you should be able to resolve the error message 67_LOAN245.