How To Fix ESH_QP_MSG013 - Invalid sort key &1

ESH_QP_MSG013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QP_MSG - Query Parser Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Invalid sort key &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QP_MSG013 - Invalid sort key &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QP_MSG013: Invalid sort key &1 typically occurs in the context of the Enterprise Search (ES) or the Search and Navigation functionality within SAP systems. This error indicates that the sort key specified in a search query or configuration is not valid or recognized by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Sort Key: The sort key specified in the search query does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the search index or the search settings.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or the search index that have not been reflected in the sort key settings.
  Typographical Errors: A simple typo in the sort key name can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sort Key Definition:
  
  Verify that the sort key you are using is defined in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings for the search index