How To Fix CM_EPM_REF_APPS001 - Sorting by property '&1' is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EPM_REF_APPS - EPM Reference Apps: Message Class

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Sorting by property '&1' is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EPM_REF_APPS001 - Sorting by property '&1' is not supported ?

  The SAP error message CM_EPM_REF_APPS001 with the description "Sorting by property '&1' is not supported" typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize the EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) framework, particularly when dealing with data models or queries that involve sorting operations.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Unsupported Property: The property you are trying to sort by (indicated by &1 in the error message) is not supported for sorting in the context of the data model or query you are working with. This could be due to the property being non-sortable or not indexed.
  
  
  Data Model Limitations: The underlying data model may have limitations regarding which properties can be sorted. Some properties may be calculated or derived and thus not available for sorting.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EPM model or the query that prevent certain properties from being used for sorting.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve