How To Fix GR458 - Positioning with a logical column is not possible

GR458 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 458

• Message text: Positioning with a logical column is not possible

What causes this issue?

The function you have selected is used to define the order of the
logical columns in a report. Since your report contains only one
logical column, you cannot execute the function.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR458 - Positioning with a logical column is not possible ?

  The SAP error message GR458, which states "Positioning with a logical column is not possible," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data retrieval in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with queries or reports that involve logical columns or fields that are not directly linked to the underlying data structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Logical Columns: The error often arises when a logical column is used in a query or report, but the system cannot determine how to position or sort the data based on that logical column. This can happen if the logical column is not properly defined or if it does not have a corresponding physical representation in the database.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way the data is structured, leading to inconsistencies or missing links between logical and physical data.
  
  
  Query Design: The design of the query or report may be incorrect, such as using