How To Fix MO465 - Sort by text field not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MO - Modeling and Prototyping

• Message number: 465

• Message text: Sort by text field not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MO465 - Sort by text field not possible ?

  The SAP error message MO465 ("Sort by text field not possible") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when there is an attempt to sort a list or report by a text field that is not supported for sorting. This can happen in various transactions or reports where sorting options are available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Field: The text field you are trying to sort by may not be defined as sortable in the underlying data structure or report configuration.
  Data Type: The field may be of a data type that does not support sorting, such as a long text field or a field that is not indexed for sorting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or transaction that is causing the sorting functionality to fail.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Sort Field: If possible, try sorting by a different field that is known to be sortable. This could