How To Fix /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL051 - The first control level must be superior to the second

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: The first control level must be superior to the second

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL051 - The first control level must be superior to the second ?

  The SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL051 indicates that there is an issue with the control levels defined in a query. Specifically, the error states that the first control level must be superior (higher) to the second control level. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or SAP Report Painter/Writer, where you define control levels for data grouping and summarization.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Control Level Configuration: The error arises when the control levels are not set up correctly. For example, if you have defined two control levels where the first one is not higher than the second one, the system will throw this error.
  Misunderstanding of Control Levels: Users may not fully understand how control levels work, leading to incorrect configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Control Levels: Go back to the query or report definition and check the control levels you have set. Ensure that the first control level is indeed superior to the second control level.
  
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