How To Fix TE809 - Sorting of characteristics must be unique. Correct.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Sorting of characteristics must be unique. Correct.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE809 - Sorting of characteristics must be unique. Correct. ?

  The SAP error message TE809, "Sorting of characteristics must be unique. Correct," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to create or modify a query or report that involves characteristics (dimensions) that are not uniquely sorted.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you have multiple characteristics in a query or report that are sorted in a way that is not unique. This can happen if:
  
  You have defined multiple characteristics with the same sorting order.
  The sorting criteria for the characteristics are ambiguous or conflicting.
  There are duplicate entries in the characteristic values that lead to non-unique sorting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TE809 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sorting Order:
  
  Go to the query designer or the relevant area where the characteristics are defined.
  Review the sorting order of the characteristics involved. Ensure that each characteristic has a unique sorting order.
  
  
  
  Modify Characteristics:
  
  If you find that two or more characteristics are sorted in the same way, modify the sorting order for one or more of them to ensure uniqueness.
  You can do this by selecting the characteristic and adjusting its properties in the query designer.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If the issue is caused by duplicate entries in the characteristic values, check the underlying data source for duplicates and resolve them.
  You may need to clean up the data in the InfoObject or the underlying database.
  
  
  
  Revalidate the Query:
  
  After making the necessary changes, revalidate the query to ensure that the error is resolved.
  Test the query to confirm that it runs without errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are still facing issues, refer to SAP documentation or community forums for additional insights or similar cases.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Query Designer: Familiarize yourself with the Query Designer tool in SAP BW/BI, as it is essential for managing characteristics and sorting.
  Data Modeling: Understanding the data model and how characteristics are defined and used in queries can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TE809 error and ensure that your characteristics are sorted uniquely in your SAP queries.