How To Fix PPEENG195 - Sort field cannot be maintained for a &1

PPEENG195 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Sort field cannot be maintained for a &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG195 - Sort field cannot be maintained for a &1 ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG195 indicates that the sort field cannot be maintained for a specific object type (denoted by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) when trying to maintain or modify sorting fields for certain data objects, such as production orders, process orders, or other related entities.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The object you are trying to maintain may not support sorting fields. For example, certain types of orders or documents may have predefined sorting criteria that cannot be changed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the maintenance of sort fields for specific object types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the sort fields for the specified object type.
  System Limitations: The SAP system may have limitations or restrictions based on the version or specific implementation