How To Fix BRAIN337 - Invalid parameterization of sorting for characteristic &1 in the DATA_SET

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Invalid parameterization of sorting for characteristic &1 in the DATA_SET

System Response

A
sort setting with errors was transferred internally for characteristic
&V1& when collecting data with the frontend.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Report the problem to SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN337 - Invalid parameterization of sorting for characteristic &1 in the DATA_SET ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN337 indicates that there is an issue with the parameterization of sorting for a characteristic in a data set, specifically in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when the sorting parameters for a characteristic are not correctly defined or are incompatible with the data set being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Sorting Parameters: The sorting parameters for the characteristic specified in the error message are not valid. This could be due to incorrect settings in the data model or the InfoObject.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the characteristic may not support the specified sorting method.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the data set may not be consistent with the expected format or structure, leading to sorting issues.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the InfoProvider or the data model that affect how sorting is applied.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Settings: Review the settings for the characteristic mentioned in the error message. Ensure that the sorting parameters are correctly defined and compatible with the data type.
  Validate Data Types: Ensure that the data types of the characteristic and the data set are compatible. If necessary, adjust the data type or the sorting method.
  Review Data Consistency: Check the data in the data set for any inconsistencies or errors that may affect sorting. Clean or transform the data as needed.
  Adjust InfoProvider Configuration: If the error is related to an InfoProvider, review its configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly for sorting operations.
  Recreate the Data Set: If the issue persists, consider recreating the data set or the query that is causing the error to reset any incorrect configurations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance on the characteristic and sorting parameters.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze and modify the data model and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the BRAIN337 error in your SAP environment.