How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ148 - Sorting by &1, &2 is not supported. See long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Sorting by &1, &2 is not supported. See long text.

What causes this issue?

The engine does not support sorting by property <(>&<)>1 and property
<(>&<)>2.
Property <(>&<)>1 is of type Dimension
Property <(>&<)>2 is of type Key Figure
The standard behavior is to sort by key figure first.

System Response

The request is rejected

How to fix this error?

Change the sorting order to property <(>&<)>2 and property <(>&<)>1

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ148 - Sorting by &1, &2 is not supported. See long text. ?

  The SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ148, which states "Sorting by &1, &2 is not supported," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when using BICS (Business Intelligence Consumer Services) to access data. This error indicates that the sorting operation you are trying to perform on a query or report is not supported for the specified fields.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Sorting Fields: The fields you are trying to sort by may not be supported for sorting in the context of the query or the data source you are using.
  Query Design: The query might be designed in such a way that certain fields are not allowed to be sorted due to the underlying data model or the characteristics of the data.
  Aggregation Issues: If the fields are part of an aggregation or if they are calculated fields, sorting may not be allowed.
  Data Source Limitations: The data source (e.g., InfoProvider) may have limitations on sorting certain fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Query Design: Review the query design in the Query Designer. Ensure that the fields you are trying to sort are allowed to be sorted. You may need to adjust the query to remove unsupported fields from the sorting criteria.
  Modify Sorting Fields: If possible, change the sorting fields to those that are supported. You can do this by selecting different characteristics or measures that are known to support sorting.
  Review Data Model: Check the underlying data model and InfoProvider to ensure that the fields you are trying to sort are appropriate for sorting. If they are calculated or aggregated fields, consider using base fields instead.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of BW you are using for any known limitations or additional guidance on sorting.
  Test with Different Data: Sometimes, the issue may be data-specific. Test the query with different data sets to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  BICS Documentation: Review the BICS documentation for any specific limitations regarding sorting and data access.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance, providing them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurs.