How To Fix 68040 - Customizing error: Sort tables not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Customizing error: Sort tables not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68040 - Customizing error: Sort tables not defined ?

  The SAP error message "68040 Customizing error: Sort tables not defined" typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary sort tables for a specific report or transaction. This can happen due to various reasons, such as missing configuration settings or incomplete customizing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sort Table Configuration: The sort tables required for the report or transaction are not defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there might have been an issue during the transport process.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The customizing settings may not have been properly maintained or may have been deleted inadvertently.
  Missing Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sort tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sort Table Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where the sort tables are defined.
  Ensure that the sort tables are correctly defined for the relevant application or report.
  
  
  
  Maintain Sort Tables:
  
  If the sort tables are missing, you may need to create or maintain them. This can usually be done in the customizing settings under the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the sort tables exist.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing requests have been imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sort tables. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or report to see if there are any known issues or additional steps required for configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or the module you are working with. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other online resources where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the "68040 Customizing error: Sort tables not defined" error in your SAP system.