How To Fix CI_QUICKFIX101 - Insert a SORT statement after the SELECT statement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_QUICKFIX - Texts for Code Inspector Quick Fixes

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Insert a SORT statement after the SELECT statement

Insert a SORT statement after the SELECT statement

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

A sort statement is inserted directly after the SELECT statement:
The internal table &V2& is sorted by the primary key of database table
&V1& or by an initial section of this key if &V2& does not contain all
fields.
This quick fix offered only if this sort matches the sort required by
the problematic statement. It is not offered if another finding for the
same SELECT statement exists that requires a different sort.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_QUICKFIX101 - Insert a SORT statement after the SELECT statement ?

  The SAP error message CI_QUICKFIX101 indicates that there is a missing SORT statement after a SELECT statement in an ABAP program. This error typically arises when you are working with internal tables that need to be sorted after data retrieval.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the ABAP runtime expects that after a SELECT statement, if you are working with an internal table that is not already sorted, you should explicitly sort the data. This is particularly important when you are going to process the data in a specific order or when you are using operations that require sorted data.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to add a SORT statement after your SELECT statement. Here’s how you can do it:
  
  Identify the Internal Table: Determine which internal table is being populated by the SELECT statement.
  Add the SORT Statement: After the SELECT statement, add a SORT statement to sort the internal table based on the required fields.
  
  Example:
  Here’s a simple example to illustrate how to fix the error:
  DATA: lt_data TYPE TABLE OF your_table_type.
  
  SELECT * FROM your_table INTO TABLE lt_data.
  
  " Add the SORT statement here
  SORT lt_data BY your_sort_field.
  
  " Continue with further processing
  Related Information:
  
  Performance Considerations: Sorting an internal table can have performance implications, especially with large datasets. Ensure that you only sort when necessary.
  Alternative Approaches: If you are using a SELECT statement with an ORDER BY clause, the result set will already be sorted, and you may not need an additional SORT statement.
  ABAP Version: Ensure that you are using a compatible version of ABAP, as syntax and best practices may vary between versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI_QUICKFIX101 error and ensure that your ABAP program runs correctly.