How To Fix PB140 - Enter a valid sort order: RANK, PHASE or PURPOSE

PB140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Enter a valid sort order: RANK, PHASE or PURPOSE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB140 - Enter a valid sort order: RANK, PHASE or PURPOSE ?

  The SAP error message PB140, which states "Enter a valid sort order: RANK, PHASE or PURPOSE," typically occurs in the context of SAP Project System (PS) or similar modules where sorting criteria are required for displaying or processing data.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the user attempts to execute a function or transaction that requires a specific sort order, but the input provided does not match the expected values. The valid sort orders in this case are:
  
  RANK: Sorts based on the rank of the items.
  PHASE: Sorts based on the project phases.
  PURPOSE: Sorts based on the purpose of the items.
  
  If the user inputs a sort order that is not one of these three options, the system will trigger this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input: Ensure that you are entering one of the valid sort orders: RANK, PHASE, or PURPOSE. Double-check for any typos or incorrect casing, as the input