How To Fix PPEALV004 - You cannot sort according to the selected column. Choose another column.

PPEALV004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEALV - Messages of Hierarchical and Column Group ALV

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You cannot sort according to the selected column. Choose another column.

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PPEALV004 - Details

• The SAP error message PPEALV004 ("You cannot sort according to the selected column. Choose another column.") typically occurs in the context of using the ALV (ABAP List Viewer) grid in SAP. This error indicates that the user is attempting to sort data based on a column that is not sortable. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Non-Sortable Column: The column you are trying to sort may not be defined as sortable in the ALV configuration. This can happen if the column is derived from a calculation or is a text field that does not have a defined sorting order.
  
  
  Technical Attributes: Some columns may have technical attributes that prevent sorting, such as being a field that is not part of the underlying database table or view.
  
  
  Field Type: Certain field types, such as long text fields or complex data types, may not support sorting.
  
  
  ALV Configuration: The ALV