How To Fix ECATT142 - Cannot sort by column &1

ECATT142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT - eCATT Messages (Middleware and GUI)

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Cannot sort by column &1

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ECATT142 - Details

• The SAP error message ECATT142, which states "Cannot sort by column &1," typically occurs in the context of eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when there is an attempt to sort data in a table or list by a column that is not sortable. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Non-sortable Column: The column you are trying to sort may contain data types that do not support sorting, such as complex data types or certain formatted fields.
  Data Structure Issues: The underlying data structure may not allow sorting due to its configuration or the way it is defined in the eCATT script.
  Empty or Null Values: If the column contains empty or null values, it may lead to issues when attempting to sort.
  Incorrect Script Logic: There may be an error in the eCATT script logic that is causing the sorting operation to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Column Data Type: Ensure that the column you are