How To Fix EAR_LEGAL_REPORT031 - Dataset can only be generated by sorting by branch/grouping/report date

EAR_LEGAL_REPORT031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAR_LEGAL_REPORT - ARGENTINA: Legal report message class

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Dataset can only be generated by sorting by branch/grouping/report date

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EAR_LEGAL_REPORT031 - Details

• The SAP error message EAR_LEGAL_REPORT031 indicates that there is an issue with the dataset generation for a legal report. Specifically, it suggests that the dataset can only be generated if it is sorted by branch, grouping, or report date. This error typically arises when the data selection criteria or sorting parameters do not meet the requirements set by the SAP system for generating the report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Sorting: The dataset is not sorted according to the required fields (branch, grouping, or report date).
  Missing Parameters: The report may be missing necessary parameters that dictate how the data should be organized.
  Data Structure: The underlying data structure may not support the requested report format if it does not adhere to the required sorting/grouping criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sorting Options: Ensure that the report is configured to sort the data by the required fields. You may need to adjust the report settings or parameters to include sorting by branch,