How To Fix RECPSF026 - Sort variant &1 &2 does not have any fields and will not be considered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECPSF - Correspondence Using Smart Forms

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Sort variant &1 &2 does not have any fields and will not be considered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECPSF026 - Sort variant &1 &2 does not have any fields and will not be considered ?

  The SAP error message RECPSF026 indicates that a sort variant specified in a report or transaction does not contain any fields. This means that the system cannot perform sorting based on the specified variant because there are no fields defined in it.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Sort Variant: The sort variant you are trying to use has not been defined with any fields. This can happen if the sort variant was created but not populated with any fields.
  Incorrect Sort Variant: The sort variant specified may not be the correct one for the report or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the report or transaction that lead to the sort variant being empty.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sort Variant Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction where the sort variant is defined (e.g., SE93 for transaction codes, or the specific report transaction).
  Verify that the sort variant has fields defined. If it is empty, you will need to add the necessary fields to the sort variant.
  
  
  
  Create a New Sort Variant:
  
  If the existing sort variant is not usable, consider creating a new sort variant with the required fields.
  Ensure that you save the new sort variant and test it to confirm it works as expected.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Sort Variant:
  
  If there are other sort variants available, try using a different one that is known to have fields defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand the expected sort variants and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple users.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE93 (Transaction Codes), or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) to manage sort variants.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify sort variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on sort variants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message RECPSF026 and successfully use the desired sort variant in your SAP reports or transactions.