How To Fix AQ487 - The field '&' is the criterion for ranked list &

AQ487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 487

• Message text: The field '&' is the criterion for ranked list &

What causes this issue?

You attempted to delete a field used as a ranked list criterion from
thefield selection for your query.

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?

Delete the ranked list first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ487 - The field '&' is the criterion for ranked list & ?

  The SAP error message AQ487 typically indicates an issue related to the ranked list functionality in SAP, particularly when a field is being used as a criterion for ranking but is not properly defined or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition: The field specified in the error message may not be defined correctly in the context of the ranked list.
  Missing Data: The field may not contain any data or may not be populated for the records being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the ranked list settings or the criteria used for ranking.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the field or the ranked list.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Verify that the field specified in the error message is correctly defined in the relevant data structure or table.
  Data Population: Ensure that the field has data populated for the records you are trying to rank. If the field is