How To Fix F4055 - Sort variant & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Sort variant & is not defined

What causes this issue?

Sort variant &V1& is not defined.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Please check your entry.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Maintain sort variant &V1&, if you have the proper authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4055 - Sort variant & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message F4055, which states "Sort variant & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when trying to execute certain transactions that require sorting data in a specific way. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined sort variant that matches the one specified in the transaction or report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sort Variant: The specified sort variant does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created or it being deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sort variant may not be properly configured or assigned to the relevant report or transaction.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sort variant.
  Transport Issues: If the sort variant was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sort Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (for financial accounting) or FBL1N, FBL3N, etc., depending on the context of the error.
  Check if the sort variant exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a Sort Variant:
  
  If the sort variant is missing, you can create it using the transaction code OBY6 or through the relevant report settings.
  Define the sorting criteria as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sort variant is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate report or transaction.
  Check if the sort variant is assigned to the correct user roles.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sort variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the sort variant was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to create and manage sort variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 for managing sort variants and SE93 for checking authorization objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F4055 error and ensure that the sort variant is properly defined and accessible in your SAP system.