How To Fix CI_QUICKFIX103 - Replace this statement by a SELECT statement with ORDER BY

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Replace this statement by a SELECT statement with ORDER BY

Replace this statement by a SELECT statement with ORDER BY

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

The SELECT SINGLE statement is replaced by a SELECT / ENDSELECT
statement containing ORDER BY PRIMARY KEY and UP TO 1 ROWS. The first
object relative to this ordering is returned by the new statement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_QUICKFIX103 - Replace this statement by a SELECT statement with ORDER BY ?

  The SAP error message CI_QUICKFIX103 indicates that there is an issue with the way a SELECT statement is structured in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). Specifically, this error suggests that the SELECT statement does not include an ORDER BY clause, which is required in certain contexts to ensure that the results are returned in a predictable order.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Implicit Cursor: When using an implicit cursor (e.g., when using SELECT SINGLE or SELECT ... INTO without an ORDER BY clause), the system expects the results to be ordered.
  Performance Optimization: The SAP system may enforce ordering to optimize performance and ensure that the results are consistent, especially when dealing with multiple records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CI_QUICKFIX103 error, you need to modify the SELECT statement to include an ORDER BY clause. Here’s how you can do it:
  
  
  Identify the SELECT Statement: Locate the SELECT statement in your ABAP code that is causing the error.
  
  
  Add ORDER BY Clause: Modify the SELECT statement to include an ORDER BY clause. For example:
  SELECT field1, field2
  FROM your_table
  WHERE condition
  ORDER BY field1.
  Ensure that you choose the appropriate fields for ordering based on your business logic.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the changes, test the program to ensure that it runs without errors and that the results are as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on SELECT statements and the use of ORDER BY.
  Performance Considerations: Adding an ORDER BY clause can impact performance, especially on large datasets. Consider indexing the fields used in the ORDER BY clause to improve performance.
  Best Practices: Always ensure that your SELECT statements are well-structured and include necessary clauses to avoid unexpected behavior in your applications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI_QUICKFIX103 error and ensure that your ABAP code adheres to best practices for data retrieval.