How To Fix CM_VAI033 - Sort setting for numerical characteristic &1 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_VAI - EHS-BAS: Table-Based Value Assignment

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Sort setting for numerical characteristic &1 is not available

What causes this issue?

You can only sort according to a numerical characteristic if none of the
following criteria apply:
Negative values exist
Interval values exist
Number of numerical characters is greater than 15
Values with exponent display exist
Values with unit of measurement exist

System Response

You also get this message when opening a value assignment type if the
<LS>Standard Sort Field</> indicator is set for the characteristic
(object) in IMG activity <DS:SIMG.EHS_MD_120_30_35>Set Up Table-Based
Value Assignment</> but sorting is not possible because the criteria
given above do not apply.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_VAI033 - Sort setting for numerical characteristic &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message CM_VAI033 indicates that there is an issue with the sort settings for a numerical characteristic in the system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid sort setting for a specific numerical characteristic, which can affect reporting, data analysis, or other functionalities that rely on sorting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sort Settings: The sort settings for the specified numerical characteristic may not have been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the characteristic settings or in the data model.
  Data Inconsistencies: The data associated with the characteristic may not be consistent or may not meet the expected format for sorting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the sort settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Sort Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually in the Customizing settings).
  Navigate to the section where characteristics are defined (e.g., in the SAP BW or SAP ECC).
  Check if the sort settings for the numerical characteristic are defined. If not, create or adjust the sort settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is properly configured and that all necessary attributes are set correctly.
  Review the data model to ensure that the characteristic is linked correctly to the relevant data sources.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data associated with the characteristic to ensure it is in the correct format and does not contain any inconsistencies.
  If necessary, clean or transform the data to meet the expected criteria.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary permissions to access and modify the sort settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring sort settings for characteristics.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like RSD1 (for InfoObjects) or RSA1 (for Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_VAI033 error and ensure that the sort settings for the numerical characteristic are correctly configured.