How To Fix CI_QUICKFIX104 - Insert a SORT statement before the problematic statement

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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:
This is only done if it is not possible to do a changing near 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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. The SORT 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 the BINARY 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.