How To Fix D3788 - Sort over a internal table failed

D3788 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D3 - CCMS - DB2 on OS390

• Message number: 788

• Message text: Sort over a internal table failed

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D3788 - Details

• The SAP error message D3788, which states "Sort over an internal table failed," typically occurs when there is an issue with sorting an internal table in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data Types: The internal table may contain fields with incompatible data types that cannot be sorted.
  Empty Internal Table: If the internal table is empty, sorting may fail, especially if the sort criteria are not defined properly.
  Incorrect Sort Criteria: The fields specified for sorting may not exist in the internal table or may not be defined correctly.
  Memory Issues: If the internal table is too large, it may lead to memory issues during the sorting process.
  Non-unique Keys: If the sorting is based on non-unique keys and the internal table is not defined to handle duplicates, it may lead to errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure