How To Fix BC_BOR055 - Select at least one column before sorting

BC_BOR055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC_BOR - BC Training (All Courses)

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Select at least one column before sorting

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BC_BOR055 - Details

• The SAP error message BC_BOR055: "Select at least one column before sorting" typically occurs in the context of SAP applications when a user attempts to sort data in a table or report without having selected any columns to sort by. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially in reports or ALV (ABAP List Viewer) grids.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The user tries to perform a sort operation without selecting any columns in the table or report.
  The sorting function requires at least one column to be specified for the sort operation, and none has been selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Column: Before attempting to sort, ensure that you have selected at least one column in the table or report. You can usually do this by clicking on the column header or using the selection options provided in the interface.
  
  
  Check for Multiple Selections: If you intend to sort