How To Fix AO280 - In order to sort, select a field or position the cursor on a field

AO280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 280

• Message text: In order to sort, select a field or position the cursor on a field

What causes this issue?

You chose the sort function for variant display, but did not specify a
sort field.

System Response

Variants are not sorted.

How to fix this error?

In order to sort variants, there are 2 options:
Select the columns (in the column header) that you want to sort.
Up to 4 columns can be sorted (although it is possible to select more
than 4). Sorting takes place in the sequence in which the columns
appear (from left to right).
Then choose the function for sorting, either in ascending order or
descending order.
Place the cursor in the column you want to sort.
Then choose the function for sorting, either in ascending order or
descending order. This is a simple sort.
RESET N1
Note:
Sorting by selecting columns takes precedence over sorting by
positioning the cursor.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO280 - In order to sort, select a field or position the cursor on a field ?

  The SAP error message AO280 typically occurs when a user attempts to sort or filter data in a report or table without having a valid field selected. This can happen in various SAP transactions or reports where sorting or filtering is applicable.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AO280 is triggered when:
  
  The user tries to sort or filter data without selecting a specific field.
  The cursor is not positioned on a valid field that can be sorted or filtered.
  The report or table does not have any fields available for sorting or filtering.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AO280 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Position the Cursor: Ensure that your cursor is positioned on a valid field in the report or table. Click on the header of the column you want to sort or filter.
  
  
  Select a Field: If you are trying to sort or filter, make sure to select a specific field that is sortable or filterable. This usually