How To Fix SALV_X_API062 - Illegal value &1 passed for sort criterion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Illegal value &1 passed for sort criterion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API062 - Illegal value &1 passed for sort criterion ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API062 indicates that an illegal value has been passed for a sort criterion in the context of the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) framework. This error typically occurs when you are trying to sort data in an ALV grid or list, and the specified sort criterion is not valid or recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Name: The field name specified for sorting does not exist in the data structure or is misspelled.
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the field being sorted may not support sorting (e.g., trying to sort a field that is not sortable).
  Field Not Included in ALV: The field you are trying to sort may not be included in the ALV output.
  Incorrect Sort Order: The sort order specified (ascending/descending) may not be valid or recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Names: Verify that the field names used for sorting are correct and exist in the data structure you are working with.
  Review Data Types: Ensure that the fields you are trying to sort are of a type that can be sorted (e.g., numeric, character).
  Include Fields in ALV: Make sure that the fields you want to sort are included in the ALV output. You can do this by checking the field catalog used in the ALV configuration.
  Validate Sort Order: Ensure that the sort order specified is valid. Typically, it should be either ascending or descending.
  Debugging: If you are developing or customizing the ALV report, use debugging tools to trace the values being passed to the sorting function and identify where the illegal value is coming from.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALV Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation on ALV for more details on how to configure sorting and the requirements for field names and types.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the ALV framework that might address this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SALV_X_API062 error in your SAP environment.