How To Fix PN007 - Your sort request was partly ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PN -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Your sort request was partly ignored

What causes this issue?

This report offers two alternative sort possibilities, i.e sorting by
fields from infotype 0001 (Sorting: Field name type) which can be done
for (almost) all HR reports and also a report-specific sort. Both
sort possibilities rule out one another. You must either decide on
one of the two sort possibilities or for neither.
When you started the report, you chose both sort possibilities at the
same time. This is not possible. On pressing enter, the report is
executed, whereby sorting according to fields from infotype 0001
is ignored. The output takes place according to the report-specific
sorting. If it is the other sort that you require, please restart the
report.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PN007 - Your sort request was partly ignored ?

  The SAP error message PN007 "Your sort request was partly ignored" typically occurs when there is an issue with the sorting criteria specified in a report or transaction. This message indicates that some of the sorting requests made by the user could not be applied due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Sort Fields: The fields specified for sorting may not be compatible with the data being processed. For example, sorting on a field that is not part of the output list.
  Data Structure Changes: If the underlying data structure has changed (e.g., fields added or removed), the sort request may not be valid anymore.
  Field Types: Sorting on fields of different data types or incompatible formats can lead to this error.
  Technical Limitations: There may be limitations in the report or transaction that prevent certain sorts from being applied.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Sort Criteria: Review the sort criteria you have specified. Ensure that all fields you are trying to sort by are included in the output list and are compatible with the data.
  Modify Report Layout: If you are using a custom report or layout, ensure that the fields you want to sort by are correctly defined in the report layout.
  Use Standard Sorting Options: If you are using custom sorting, try using the standard sorting options provided by SAP to see if the issue persists.
  Consult Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction or report you are using to understand any limitations or requirements for sorting.
  Test with Different Data: If possible, test the sorting with a different dataset to see if the issue is data-specific.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes, especially those related to reporting and data retrieval.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates and patches.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PN007 error and implement a suitable solution.