How To Fix AREN213 - &1: Projection must include sorting (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 213

• Message text: &1: Projection must include sorting (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

All fields for sorting (dynamic package formation) must be in the
projection.
The following fields do not meet this condition:
&v2&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN213 - &1: Projection must include sorting (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message AREN213 indicates that a projection in a query or report must include sorting. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a query that requires a specific order of data, but the necessary sorting criteria have not been defined.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A projection (which is a way to define the output of a query) is missing sorting criteria.
  The system expects the data to be sorted in a particular way to ensure that the results are meaningful or to comply with certain business rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AREN213 error, you should:
  
  Check the Query Definition: Go to the query or report where the error is occurring and check the projection settings.
  Add Sorting Criteria: Ensure that you have defined sorting criteria for the projection. This can usually be done in the query designer or report settings.
  Save and Execute Again: After adding the necessary sorting, save your changes and try executing the query or report again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Query Designer: If you are using a tool like SAP Query or SAP BW Query Designer, you can typically find options to set sorting in the output settings or properties of the query.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to set sorting in the context of your particular SAP module or tool.
  Testing: After making changes, it’s a good practice to test the query with different data sets to ensure that the sorting works as expected and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.