How To Fix AQ888 - Unable to hide sorted columns

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 888

• Message text: Unable to hide sorted columns

What causes this issue?

You have sorted your data according to the values in a column and now
want to suppress this column. This is not possible.

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?

When sorting your data, please take care that the column to be
suppressed does not contain values to be sorted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ888 - Unable to hide sorted columns ?

  The SAP error message AQ888 "Unable to hide sorted columns" typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI or SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when users attempt to hide columns in a report or query that are currently sorted. This restriction is in place because hiding a sorted column could lead to inconsistencies in the data presentation.
  Cause:
  
  Sorted Columns: The error arises when you try to hide a column that is part of the current sorting criteria in a report or query.
  User Interface Restrictions: The SAP system has built-in restrictions to maintain data integrity and presentation consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AQ888 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Remove Sorting:
  
  Before attempting to hide the column, remove any sorting applied to that column. You can usually do this by:
  
  Right-clicking on the column header and selecting the option to remove sorting.
  Using the sorting options in the toolbar to clear the sort.
  
  
  
  
  
  Hide the Column:
  
  Once the sorting has been removed, you should be able to hide the column without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Reapply Sorting (if needed):
  
  If you need the column to be sorted again after hiding it, you can reapply the sorting as required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error. Sometimes, there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  User Documentation: Refer to the SAP user documentation for guidelines on managing columns in reports and queries.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP administrator or technical support for further assistance.