How To Fix BL244 - No sort criteria specified

BL244 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 244

• Message text: No sort criteria specified

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BL244 - Details

• The SAP error message BL244: No sort criteria specified typically occurs in the context of reporting or data retrieval processes where sorting is expected but not defined. This error can arise in various SAP modules, particularly in logistics and inventory management, when users attempt to generate reports or lists without specifying how the data should be sorted.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the absence of sort criteria in the report or data retrieval settings. When a user tries to execute a report or transaction that requires sorting but does not provide any criteria, SAP generates this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BL244 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify Sort Criteria:
  
  When you are in the report or transaction screen, look for options to define sorting. This is usually found in the selection screen or layout settings.
  Specify the fields by which you want the data to be sorted (e.g., by material number,