How To Fix BL240 - Display profile: Sort order level &1 is inconsistent (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Display profile: Sort order level &1 is inconsistent (see long text)

Application Log: Display logs:
I_S_DISPLAY_PROFILE sort sequence format error.
Level &V1& (LEV&V1&_SORT) sort sequence refers to a field which is not
in the field catalog LEV&V1&_FCAT.
It is the LEV&V1&_SORT entry:
REF_TABLE: &V2&
REF_FIELD: &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BL240 - Display profile: Sort order level &1 is inconsistent (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message BL240, which states "Display profile: Sort order level &1 is inconsistent (see long text)," typically occurs in the context of display profiles used in SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or other SAP applications that involve sorting and displaying data.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the sort order level defined in the display profile. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  The sort order level specified does not match the available characteristics or key figures in the display profile.
  Changes made to the data model or characteristics that are not reflected in the display profile.
  Deletion or modification of characteristics that were previously included in the sort order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BL240 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Display Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the display profile (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the display profile settings and review the sort order levels defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Sort Order Levels:
  
  Ensure that the sort order levels specified in the display profile correspond to the characteristics and key figures that are currently available.
  If any characteristics have been deleted or modified, update the display profile accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Display Profile:
  
  If you find inconsistencies, you may need to adjust the sort order levels or remove any invalid entries.
  Save the changes and recheck the display profile.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Refresh:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to rebuild or refresh the display profile to ensure that all settings are correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to the SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on display profiles and sort order settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is affecting critical business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (Display InfoObject), and RSO1 (Manage InfoProvider).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to display profiles and sort order inconsistencies, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the BL240 error in your SAP environment.