How To Fix /SAPAPO/RSP01702 - Enter the name of a sorting variant

/SAPAPO/RSP01702 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RSP01 -

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Enter the name of a sorting variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP01702 - Enter the name of a sorting variant ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP01702 Enter the name of a sorting variant typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user is trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a sorting variant, but none has been specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sorting Variant: The user has not entered a sorting variant name in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sorting variant may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the requirement to specify a sorting variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Sorting Variant: When prompted by the error message, enter a valid sorting variant name in the specified field. If you are unsure of the available sorting variants, you can usually find them in the relevant configuration or by using the search help (F4) in the input field.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe you should have access to a sorting variant,