How To Fix >REP036 - The sorting level must be unique (&1)

>REP036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >REP -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The sorting level must be unique (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >REP036 - The sorting level must be unique (&1) ?

  The SAP error message REP036 indicates that there is a problem with the sorting levels defined in a report or a query. Specifically, it means that the sorting levels you have defined are not unique, which is a requirement for the report to function correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You have defined multiple sorting levels with the same value or identifier.
  The sorting levels are not properly configured, leading to ambiguity in how the data should be sorted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REP036 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Sorting Levels: Go to the report or query where the error is occurring and review the sorting levels you have defined. Ensure that each sorting level has a unique identifier.
  
  
  Modify Sorting Levels:
  
  If you find duplicate sorting levels, modify them to ensure that each level is unique.
  You may need to remove or rename the duplicate sorting levels.
  
  
  
  Revalidate the Report: After making changes, revalidate the report or query