How To Fix ECATT144 - Sorting performed; could not sort by column &1

ECATT144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Sorting performed; could not sort by column &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT144 - Sorting performed; could not sort by column &1 ?

  The SAP error message ECATT144, which states "Sorting performed; could not sort by column &1," typically occurs in the context of eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when the system is unable to sort the data in a specified column during a test execution. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The column you are trying to sort may contain mixed data types (e.g., numbers and text), which can prevent proper sorting.
  Empty or Null Values: If the column contains empty or null values, it may lead to sorting issues.
  Incorrect Column Reference: The column specified for sorting may not exist in the dataset or may be incorrectly referenced.
  Sorting on Non-Sortable Data: Some data types or structures may not support sorting operations.
  eCATT 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the eCATT configuration or the test script that