How To Fix ENHANCEMENT407 - Sort behavior can only be selected for multiple-use BAdIs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ENHANCEMENT - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Sort behavior can only be selected for multiple-use BAdIs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ENHANCEMENT407 - Sort behavior can only be selected for multiple-use BAdIs ?

  The SAP error message ENHANCEMENT407 indicates that you are trying to set the sort behavior for a Business Add-In (BAdI) that is not defined as a multiple-use BAdI. In SAP, BAdIs can be either single-use or multiple-use, and the sort behavior can only be applied to multiple-use BAdIs.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to define a sort order for a BAdI that is not designed to support multiple implementations (i.e., a single-use BAdI).
  The BAdI you are working with does not allow for multiple implementations, which means it cannot have a sort order defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BAdI Definition: Verify if the BAdI you are trying to enhance is indeed a multiple-use BAdI. You can do this by checking the BAdI definition in transaction SE18 or SE19.
  
  
  Use a Different BAdI: If the BAdI is single-use and you need to implement multiple enhancements, look for an alternative BAdI that is designed for multiple use.
  
  
  Remove Sort Behavior: If you are certain that you need to work with the current BAdI, you can remove the sort behavior setting from your implementation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific BAdI to understand its intended use and limitations.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe that the BAdI should support multiple implementations and you are encountering this error unexpectedly, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI (Business Add-In): A way to enhance standard SAP applications without modifying the original code. BAdIs can be implemented in a way that allows for custom logic to be executed.
  Single-use vs. Multiple-use BAdIs: Single-use BAdIs allow only one implementation, while multiple-use BAdIs can have several implementations that can be sorted and prioritized.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE18: To view BAdI definitions.
  SE19: To implement BAdIs.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the ENHANCEMENT407 error and proceed with your development work in SAP.