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Message type: E = Error
Message class: CI_QUICKFIX - Texts for Code Inspector Quick Fixes
Message number: 104
Message text: Insert a SORT statement before the problematic 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 before the problematic statement:Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
CI_QUICKFIX104
- Insert a SORT statement before the problematic statement ?The SAP error message CI_QUICKFIX104 indicates that there is a problem with the order of operations in your ABAP code, specifically related to the use of internal tables. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform operations on an internal table that requires it to be sorted, but it is not sorted beforehand.
Cause:
The error occurs when you attempt to use certain operations (like
READ TABLE
,LOOP AT
, or others) on an internal table that is not sorted, and the operation expects the table to be sorted based on a specific key. This is particularly common when you are using binary search operations or when the logic of your program relies on the order of the entries in the internal table.Solution:
To resolve this error, you need to insert a
SORT
statement before the problematic statement in your ABAP code. TheSORT
statement will arrange the entries in the internal table according to the specified key fields, ensuring that subsequent operations can be performed correctly.Here’s a general example of how to implement the solution:
DATA: lt_table TYPE TABLE OF your_table_type. " Populate your internal table lt_table here " Sort the internal table before performing operations that require it to be sorted SORT lt_table BY your_sort_field. " Now you can safely perform operations that require the table to be sorted READ TABLE lt_table WITH KEY your_key_field = your_value.
Related Information:
Sorting Internal Tables: The
SORT
statement is used to sort internal tables. You can specify one or more fields to sort by, and you can also specify ascending or descending order.READ TABLE: When using
READ TABLE
, if you are using a binary search (with theBINARY SEARCH
addition), the internal table must be sorted beforehand.Performance Considerations: Sorting an internal table can have performance implications, especially for large tables. If you frequently need to access the table in a sorted manner, consider maintaining the order during insertion or using a sorted table type.
Debugging: If you encounter this error, check the logic of your program to ensure that the internal table is sorted before any operations that depend on its order.
By following these guidelines, you should be able to resolve the CI_QUICKFIX104 error and ensure that your ABAP code functions as intended.
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