How To Fix BK078 - Sort is not possible; position the cursor clearly.

BK078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Sort is not possible; position the cursor clearly.

What causes this issue?

You called up a sort function. To execute the function, the cursor must
be placed on a column (such as the document date). In this case the
cursor is not positioned on a valid column.

System Response

The sort function cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

Place the cursor on the column required and reselect the function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK078 - Sort is not possible; position the cursor clearly. ?

  The SAP error message BK078 ("Sort is not possible; position the cursor clearly") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reports where sorting operations are attempted on a list or table, but the system is unable to determine the appropriate sorting criteria due to the current cursor position or selection.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cursor Position: The error often arises when the cursor is not positioned correctly on a sortable field or item in the list. This can happen if the user is trying to sort a column that is not currently selected or highlighted.
  Data Structure: The underlying data structure may not support sorting due to the way the data is organized or due to the specific transaction or report being used.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions or settings may restrict sorting capabilities on certain reports or transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reposition the Cursor: Ensure that the cursor is positioned on a valid sortable field. Click