How To Fix GZ871 - The sort sequence is not valid!

GZ871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 871

• Message text: The sort sequence is not valid!

What causes this issue?

The sort sequence specified in the leading column is wrong. The digits
&V1& must be in this column. The digits determine the sequence of the
drill down in the heirarchy display.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ871 - The sort sequence is not valid! ?

  The SAP error message GZ871, which states "The sort sequence is not valid," typically occurs in the context of sorting data in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials, inventory, or other related data. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect configuration settings or issues with the data itself.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Sort Sequence Configuration: The sort sequence defined in the system may not be valid or may not exist in the database.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The data being sorted may have missing or incorrect entries that do not conform to the expected sort sequence.
  Custom Sort Logic: If there are custom sorting routines or enhancements, they may not be functioning correctly.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the underlying database that prevent the sort operation from being executed properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Sort Sequence Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like SPRO) and verify that the sort sequence is