How To Fix ME309 - Please enter valid sort indicator

ME309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Please enter valid sort indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME309 - Please enter valid sort indicator ?

  The SAP error message ME309 ("Please enter valid sort indicator") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system expects a valid sort indicator to be entered but does not receive one.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Input: The sort indicator entered does not match the expected values defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The sort indicators may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant customizing settings may be missing.
  Field Restrictions: The field for the sort indicator may have restrictions that are not being met by the input provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME309 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the sort indicator you are entering is valid. Refer to the documentation or help text in the SAP system to find the acceptable values for the sort indicator.
  
  
  Configuration Check: If you have