How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS747 - Column specified for sorting should be elementary

FDT_EXPRESSIONS747 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_EXPRESSIONS - Formula & Derivation Tool: Expressions

• Message number: 747

• Message text: Column specified for sorting should be elementary

What causes this issue?

You have requested that a column be sorted. However, the column has a
structure type assigned. This is not supported because the system cannot
determine which of the structure elements should be used for sorting.
Only columns used for storing elementary data types can be sorted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose a column with an elementary data type (like number or text) for
sorting.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS747 - Column specified for sorting should be elementary ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS747 indicates that there is an issue with the sorting configuration in a report or query where a non-elementary column is being used for sorting. In SAP, an elementary column refers to a basic field that can be directly sorted, while a non-elementary column might be a calculated field, a complex data type, or a field that is not directly sortable.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Non-Elementary Field: You are trying to sort by a field that is not considered elementary, such as a calculated field or a field from a complex structure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sorting configuration in the report or query is set incorrectly, leading to the use of a non-elementary column.
  Data Source Issues: The data source used for the report may not support sorting on the specified column.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Column: Determine which column is