How To Fix AQV440 - Specify a ranked list criterion

AQV440 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Specify a ranked list criterion

What causes this issue?

You want to define a ranking list but have not defined a ranking list
criterium. You must always define a ranking list criterium for ranking
lists.

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?

Define which of the possible fields should be the ranking list
criterium by selecting it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQV440 - Specify a ranked list criterion ?

  The SAP error message AQV440, which states "Specify a ranked list criterion," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve ranking or sorting data, such as in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or other analytical tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to execute a function that requires a ranked list criterion, but none has been specified. This could happen in scenarios where the system expects a specific parameter or input to determine how to rank or sort the data, but that input is missing or not defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AQV440 error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Parameters: Ensure that you have specified all necessary input parameters for the ranking or sorting function. Look for any fields or options that may need to be filled out.
  
  
  Define Ranking Criteria: If the application allows you to define ranking criteria, make sure to select or