How To Fix ME244 - For sort sequence, please enter numbers between 1 and 6

ME244 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 244

• Message text: For sort sequence, please enter numbers between 1 and 6

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME244 - For sort sequence, please enter numbers between 1 and 6 ?

  The SAP error message ME244, which states "For sort sequence, please enter numbers between 1 and 6," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system expects a sort sequence value that falls within a specific range.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to enter a sort sequence value that is outside the acceptable range of 1 to 6. This sort sequence is used to determine the order in which items are displayed or processed in a list or report. The valid values correspond to predefined sorting criteria in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Input Value: Ensure that the value you are entering for the sort sequence is between 1 and 6. If you have entered a number outside this range, correct it to a valid number.
  
  
  Understand the Sort Sequence: Familiarize yourself with what each number