How To Fix /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL055 - Select at least one column before sorting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Select at least one column before sorting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL055 - Select at least one column before sorting ?

  The SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL055 indicates that a query is being executed without any columns selected for sorting. This typically occurs in SAP Query or SAP Query-related transactions when a user attempts to sort the results of a query but has not specified any columns to sort on.
  Cause:
  
  No Columns Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any columns in the query definition that can be sorted.
  Query Configuration: The query may be configured incorrectly, or the user may have inadvertently removed all columns from the selection.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  Open the Query: Go to the transaction where the query is defined (e.g., SQ01 for SAP Query).
  Edit the Query: Select the query that is causing the error and enter the edit mode.
  Select Columns: Ensure that at least one column is selected in the output list. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the "Field Selection" or "Output Fields" section.
  Adding at least one field that you want to display in the query results.
  
  
  Set Sorting Options: After selecting the columns, you can specify sorting options for those columns.
  Save and Execute: Save the changes and execute the query again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Query: SAP Query is a tool that allows users to create reports without needing extensive programming knowledge. It is often used for ad-hoc reporting.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to SAP Query include:
  
  SQ01: Query Area
  SQ02: InfoSet
  SQ03: User Groups
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed instructions on using SAP Query and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be helpful to check for any additional settings or restrictions in the user group or InfoSet that could be affecting the query execution.