How To Fix ECATT143 - No column selected for sorting

ECATT143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 143

• Message text: No column selected for sorting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT143 - No column selected for sorting ?

  The SAP error message ECATT143 ("No column selected for sorting") typically occurs in the context of eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when you are trying to sort data in a table or a list, but no column has been specified for sorting. This can happen during the execution of a test script where sorting operations are expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Column Specified: The most common cause is that the script does not specify which column to sort.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the eCATT script may be incorrect, leading to the absence of a defined sorting column.
  Empty Data Set: If the data set is empty or not properly populated, the sorting operation may not have a valid column to act upon.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Column for Sorting: Ensure that your eCATT script includes a valid column name for sorting. You can do this by modifying the script to include the appropriate column reference.
  
  
  Check Data Population: