How To Fix FU055 - No sort variants exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FU - Utilities

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No sort variants exist

What causes this issue?

No sort variants can be displayed since none are defined.

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?

You define sort variants in the Financial Accounting configuration menu
within the configuration of display formats.

<DS:TRAN.FAKP>Proceed</>
ENDIF

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FU055 - No sort variants exist ?

  The SAP error message FU055 "No sort variants exist" typically occurs in the context of using the SAP system for reporting or data analysis, particularly when trying to sort or filter data in a report or transaction where sort variants are expected.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there are no sort variants defined for the specific report or transaction you are trying to execute. Sort variants are predefined settings that determine how data should be sorted in a report. If none are available, the system cannot proceed with the sorting operation.
  Solution:
  To resolve the FU055 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Create a Sort Variant:
  
  Navigate to the relevant report or transaction where the error occurred.
  Look for an option to create or define a sort variant. This is usually found in the settings or options menu of the report.
  Define the sorting criteria (e.g., fields to sort by, ascending/descending order) and save the sort variant.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Sort Variants:
  
  If you believe there should be existing sort variants, check if they are correctly defined and available for use.
  You can do this by accessing the sort variant management area, which may vary depending on the specific module or report.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and use sort variants. Sometimes, restrictions in user roles can prevent access to certain functionalities.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report or transaction for guidance on how to create and manage sort variants.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to manage sort variants (e.g., SE93 for transaction codes, SE80 for development objects).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or fixes related to the error message FU055.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to create and manage sort variants to prevent this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FU055 error and successfully use the sorting functionality in your SAP reports.