How To Fix KB461 - No other sort fields defined for layout &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 461

• Message text: No other sort fields defined for layout &

What causes this issue?

No sort fields have been defined for display variant &V1&.

System Response

The selection list of the sort fields is not displayed.

How to fix this error?

Change to a different display variant with the menu path <ZH>Settings
-> Display variant</>. Check the display variants listed to display the
sort field assignments.
Use the customizing function <ZH>Reporting -> Configure line items</>
or <ZH>Reporting -> Document display</> to define sort fields for the
display variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB461 - No other sort fields defined for layout & ?

  The SAP error message KB461, which states "No other sort fields defined for layout &," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data display in SAP systems, particularly when using the SAP List Viewer (ALV) or similar reporting tools. This error indicates that the system expects additional sort fields to be defined for the specified layout, but none have been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sort Fields: The layout you are trying to use does not have any additional sort fields defined. This can happen if the layout was created without specifying any sort criteria.
  Incorrect Layout Assignment: The layout assigned to the report or ALV grid may not be properly configured or may not match the data structure.
  User-Specific Layout Issues: If the layout is user-specific, it may not have been saved correctly or may have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Sort Fields:
  
  Go to the layout settings of the report or ALV grid.
  Add the necessary sort fields to the layout. This can usually be done in the layout configuration options where you can specify which fields should be used for sorting.
  
  
  
  Check Layout Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the correct layout is assigned to the report. You can do this by checking the layout settings in the report or ALV configuration.
  
  
  
  Create a New Layout:
  
  If the existing layout is problematic, consider creating a new layout from scratch. This can help ensure that all necessary fields, including sort fields, are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Reset User-Specific Layout:
  
  If the issue is related to a user-specific layout, you can reset it to the default layout or delete the user-specific layout and recreate it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on configuring layouts and sort fields for the particular report or ALV you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like SE38 (for executing reports), ALV (for ALV grid display), or others related to the specific module you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KB461 error and successfully define the necessary sort fields for your layout in SAP.