How To Fix RECABC049 - Transferred table &1 is not sorted for the comparison

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECABC - Basis (Technical Objects - Library)

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Transferred table &1 is not sorted for the comparison

What causes this issue?

When calling a service method that compares the contents of internal
tables (for example, CF_RECA_STORABLE => GET_CHANGED_DATA), a table was
transferred in an unsorted status. In this case, it is not possible to
make a useful comparison.

System Response

A serious program error has occurred. The program is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Save this dump and contact SAP Support.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECABC049 - Transferred table &1 is not sorted for the comparison ?

  The SAP error message RECABC049 indicates that a transferred table (usually a table that is being used in a comparison operation) is not sorted in the required order. This error typically occurs in the context of ABAP programs or when using certain SAP functions that require sorted input data for comparison operations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the table being passed to a function or method that requires sorted data is not sorted according to the expected key fields. This can happen if:
  
  The data was not sorted before being passed to the function.
  The sorting criteria do not match the expected order defined in the function or method.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the table is sorted correctly before it is passed to the function or method that requires it. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Sorting Criteria: Check the documentation or the function module to understand the required sorting order for the table.
  
  
  Sort the Table: Use the SORT statement in ABAP to sort the internal table based on the required key fields. For example:
  SORT it_table BY field1 field2.
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: If the function requires unique entries, ensure that there are no duplicates in the table after sorting.
  
  
  Re-run the Program: After sorting the table, re-run the program or function to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Function Modules: This error often occurs in function modules that perform comparisons, such as REUSE_ALV_LIST_DISPLAY or similar.
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or ABAP documentation for specific function modules to understand their requirements regarding input data.
  Debugging: If you are unsure about the sorting requirements, you can use the ABAP debugger to inspect the data being passed to the function and verify its order.
  
  By ensuring that the table is sorted correctly, you should be able to resolve the RECABC049 error and proceed with your SAP operations.