How To Fix QT322 - A maximum of three columns can be chosen as sort criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QT - QM: Inspection during production (with inspection points)

• Message number: 322

• Message text: A maximum of three columns can be chosen as sort criteria

What causes this issue?

You cannot select another column as a sort criterion, as you have
already selected three columns.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can select a maximum of three columns as sort criteria.
If you want to deselect a marked column, position the cursor on the
marked column and select <LS>Edit -> Mark for sort.</> again.
To carry out the sorting function, select <LS>Edit -> Sort in asc.
order</> or <LS>Sort in desc. order</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QT322 - A maximum of three columns can be chosen as sort criteria ?

  The SAP error message QT322 indicates that you are trying to sort a report or a list using more than three columns, which exceeds the maximum limit set by the system. This limitation is in place to ensure optimal performance and usability of the reports.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to sort data in a report or transaction by selecting more than three columns as sort criteria. This is a restriction within the SAP system to prevent excessive complexity in sorting, which can lead to performance issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to reduce the number of sort criteria to three or fewer. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Review Sort Criteria: Go back to the sorting options in your report or transaction and review the columns you have selected for sorting.
  
  
  Select Fewer Columns: Deselect some of the columns you have chosen for sorting. Keep only the most important