How To Fix AQV407 - Specify a line assignment or a sort criterion

AQV407 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Specify a line assignment or a sort criterion

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AQV407 - Details

• The SAP error message AQV407 ("Specify a line assignment or a sort criterion") typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve reporting or data processing, particularly when dealing with lists or tables where line assignments or sorting criteria are required.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when the system expects the user to specify either:
  
  Line Assignment: This refers to how the data should be grouped or assigned to specific lines in a report or output.
  Sort Criterion: This refers to the rules or fields by which the data should be sorted before being displayed or processed.
  
  If neither of these has been specified, the system cannot proceed with the operation, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AQV407 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all necessary fields related to line assignments and sorting criteria in the relevant transaction or report screen.
  
  
  Specify Line Assignment:
  
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