How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS749 - Sort columns cannot be equal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 749

• Message text: Sort columns cannot be equal

What causes this issue?

You have chosen several columns for sorting. However, at least one
column has been chosen more than once. This is not permitted. If you
want to sort a table by more than one column, make sure each of the
different columns is only chosen once for sorting.

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?

Remove the duplicate sort column.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS749 - Sort columns cannot be equal ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS749 with the description "Sort columns cannot be equal" typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Fiori or SAP GUI when working with expressions or calculations in a report or data processing scenario. This error indicates that there is an issue with the sorting configuration where two or more sort columns have been defined to be the same, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the configuration of sorting in a report or data processing task where:
  
  You have specified multiple columns for sorting, but at least two of those columns are identical.
  This can happen if you accidentally select the same column multiple times for sorting or if there is a misconfiguration in the sorting logic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Sorting Configuration:
  
  Go to the report or data processing configuration where the sorting is defined.
  Check the list of sort columns that have been specified.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Columns:
  
  Look for any duplicate entries in the sort columns. Ensure that each column specified for sorting is unique.
  
  
  
  Modify Sorting Logic:
  
  Remove or replace any duplicate sort columns with different columns as needed.
  Ensure that the sorting order is logical and meets the requirements of your report or data processing task.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the configuration and run the report or data processing task again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Check the official SAP documentation for more details on sorting configurations and expressions in the context of your specific SAP module or application.
  SAP Community: You can also search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the sorting configuration is being set and identify the source of the duplicates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FDT_EXPRESSIONS749 error and successfully configure your sorting without duplicates.