How To Fix FR481 - Paying company code used as first sort criterion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Paying company code used as first sort criterion

What causes this issue?

The layout of the list requires a fixed sorting of the payment
documents according to the respective company code. Therefore the
"Paying company code" field from the header table was used as the first
criterion for sorting the list.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR481 - Paying company code used as first sort criterion ?

  The SAP error message FR481 ("Paying company code used as first sort criterion") typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or payment processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system has detected an issue with the sorting criteria used in a report or transaction, specifically that the paying company code is being used as the first sort criterion, which is not allowed in certain contexts.
  Cause:
  
  Sorting Criteria: The error arises when the report or transaction is set to sort by the paying company code as the primary criterion. In many financial reports, the first sort criterion must be a different field, such as the document number or another relevant field.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the report or transaction may not allow the paying company code to be the first sort criterion due to business rules or system constraints.
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Sort Criteria: Modify the sorting criteria in the report or transaction. Ensure that the first sort criterion is set to a valid field that complies with the system's requirements. For example, you might set the first sort criterion to the document number or another relevant field.
  Check Report Settings: If you are using a standard SAP report, check the selection screen or layout settings to adjust the sort order. If you are using a custom report, you may need to modify the underlying code or configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report or transaction to understand the allowed sorting criteria.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to financial reporting, such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on sorting criteria in financial reports.
  User Exits or Enhancements: If you are working with custom reports, consider whether any user exits or enhancements are affecting the sorting logic.
  
  By addressing the sorting criteria and ensuring compliance with SAP's requirements, you should be able to resolve the FR481 error message.