How To Fix GA2157 - Select a column

GA2157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA2 - Allocations: Part 2

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Select a column

What causes this issue?

You used the sort function without selecting a column.

System Response

This function cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Select the column required with one mouse click and then click on the
sort icon.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA2157 - Select a column ?

  The SAP error message GA2157, which states "Select a column," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user is trying to perform an action that requires a specific column to be selected in a report or a data entry screen. This error can arise in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of reporting or data manipulation.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Column Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any column in a table or report where a selection is required.
  Incorrect User Action: The user may be trying to execute a function that requires a column selection, such as sorting, filtering, or performing calculations, without having made a selection.
  User Interface Issues: Sometimes, the user interface may not be displaying the columns correctly, or there may be a temporary glitch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Column: Ensure that you have selected a column in the report or