How To Fix CPWB817 - The system cannot sort/filter by some of the selected columns

CPWB817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 817

• Message text: The system cannot sort/filter by some of the selected columns

What causes this issue?

You have selected one or more columns by which to sort or filter.
However, due to technical reasons you cannot sort or filter by some of
these columns.

System Response

Some of the selected columns are ignored during sorting/filtering. If
you cannot sort by any of the selected columns, the previous sorting
remains.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPWB817 - The system cannot sort/filter by some of the selected columns ?

  The SAP error message CPWB817, which states "The system cannot sort/filter by some of the selected columns," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, such as SAP Query or SAP List Viewer (ALV). This error indicates that the system is unable to perform sorting or filtering operations on certain columns in the report or list due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Type Incompatibility: The columns you are trying to sort or filter may have incompatible data types. For example, trying to sort a numeric column that contains text values.
  
  
  Column Configuration: Some columns may not be configured to allow sorting or filtering. This can happen if the column is derived or calculated and not stored in the database.
  
  
  Field Attributes: Certain fields may have attributes that prevent sorting or filtering, such as being marked as "hidden" or "non-sortable."
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in