How To Fix /PLMB/SEA033 - Sorting by result field &1 is not supported

/PLMB/SEA033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/SEA -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Sorting by result field &1 is not supported

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/PLMB/SEA033 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMB/SEA033 Sorting by result field &1 is not supported typically occurs in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when you are trying to sort a report or a list by a field that is not allowed for sorting. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when generating reports or working with specific data views.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Field: The field you are trying to sort by (indicated by &1 in the error message) is not defined as a sortable field in the context of the report or data view you are using.
  Data Structure Limitations: The underlying data structure or the way the data is retrieved may not support sorting on that particular field.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the PLM module that restrict sorting on certain fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sortable Fields: Review the documentation or settings for the report or data view you are using to