How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ133 - Sorting text in active hierarchy is not supported (&1)

BW_BICS_EQ133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Sorting text in active hierarchy is not supported (&1)

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BW_BICS_EQ133 - Details

• The SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ133 indicates that sorting text in an active hierarchy is not supported. This error typically arises in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to sort a characteristic that is part of an active hierarchy, and the system does not allow sorting based on the text values of that hierarchy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Hierarchy Limitation: The error occurs because the active hierarchy does not support sorting based on the text values of its nodes. In BW, hierarchies are often used to represent data in a structured way, and certain operations, like sorting, may be restricted to maintain the integrity of the hierarchy.
  Query Design: The query or report you are running may be attempting to sort a characteristic that is defined as part of an active hierarchy, which is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Query Design: Review the query design in the BEx Query Designer. Ensure that you are not trying to