How To Fix CY542 - Fields not selected were sorted according to key word

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Fields not selected were sorted according to key word

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY542 - Fields not selected were sorted according to key word ?

  The SAP error message CY542 ("Fields not selected were sorted according to key word") typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and analysis tools, particularly when working with queries or reports that involve sorting and selection criteria.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Sorting on Non-Selected Fields: You are trying to sort data based on fields that have not been included in the selection criteria of your report or query. In SAP, if a field is not selected for display, it cannot be used for sorting.
  Query Configuration: The query or report configuration may have been set up incorrectly, leading to an attempt to sort on fields that are not part of the output.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CY542 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Selection:
  
  Open the query or report in the SAP Query or report designer.
  Ensure that all fields you want to sort by are included in the selection criteria. If you want to sort by a field, it must be selected for display in the report.
  
  
  
  Modify Sorting Criteria:
  
  If you do not want to display certain fields but still want to sort by them, consider including them in the report output, even if you hide them later in the display settings.
  
  
  
  Review Query Settings:
  
  Go through the settings of your query or report to ensure that the sorting options are correctly configured. Remove any sorting criteria that reference fields not included in the selection.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run the query or report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on query design and field selection.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SQ01 (SAP Query) and SQ02 (InfoSet) for managing queries.
  
  By ensuring that all fields used for sorting are also selected for display, you should be able to resolve the CY542 error and successfully run your report or query.