How To Fix BCOM_R_ATTCAT003 - Specify a source type and sort for values of the attribute &1

BCOM_R_ATTCAT003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCOM_R_ATTCAT - Messages for routing attribute catalog

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Specify a source type and sort for values of the attribute &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCOM_R_ATTCAT003 - Specify a source type and sort for values of the attribute &1 ?

  The SAP error message BCOM_R_ATTCAT003 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an attribute in the context of Business Configuration Management (BCM) or similar areas where attributes are defined. Specifically, the error states: "Specify a source type and sort for values of the attribute &1," where &1 represents the name of the attribute that is causing the issue.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  An attribute has been defined without specifying a source type (the origin of the data) and a sorting method for its values.
  The attribute is expected to have a defined source type (like a database table, a fixed list, etc.) and a sorting order (ascending or descending) for its values, but these have not been configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Attribute Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where the attribute is defined. This could be in the Business Configuration work