How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS773 - Sorting not possible for columns using timepoint type data with offset

FDT_EXPRESSIONS773 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 773

• Message text: Sorting not possible for columns using timepoint type data with offset

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS773 - Sorting not possible for columns using timepoint type data with offset ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS773 indicates that there is an issue with sorting columns that contain timepoint type data with an offset. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize the Flexible Data Model (FDT) or similar data processing frameworks.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to sort data that includes timepoint fields that have an offset. Timepoint data types are used to represent specific points in time, and when they include an offset (such as time zone differences), the sorting operation can become problematic. This is because the system may not be able to determine a consistent order for these timepoint values due to the complexity introduced by the offsets.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Remove Offsets: If possible, modify the data model or the query to remove the offsets from the timepoint fields. This can simplify the sorting operation.
  
  
  Convert Timepoint to a Standard Format: