How To Fix S1496 - Old data sorted

S1496 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Old data sorted

What causes this issue?

The data already displayed previously was resorted.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1496 - Old data sorted ?

  The SAP error message S1496, which states "Old data sorted," typically occurs in the context of data processing or reporting within SAP systems. This message indicates that the system has detected that the data being processed is outdated or has been sorted in a manner that is not compatible with the current processing requirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Outdated Data: The data being accessed or processed may not be the most current version, possibly due to a lack of updates or refreshes in the database.
  Sorting Issues: The data may have been sorted in a way that does not align with the expected format or structure required by the transaction or report being executed.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system recognizing it as "old" or improperly sorted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh Data: Ensure that the data is up-to-date. This may involve refreshing the data in the database or re-running the data extraction process