How To Fix TE813 - Maintain valid sort for characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Maintain valid sort for characteristic &

What causes this issue?

The given characteristic has not been arranged correctly. Only whole
positive numbers are allowed in fields (not zero). It is not necessary
that the numbers be consecutive.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a valid arrangement for the given characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE813 - Maintain valid sort for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message TE813, which states "Maintain valid sort for characteristic &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the sorting settings for a characteristic in the SAP system, particularly in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Sort Settings: The characteristic in question does not have valid sorting settings defined. This can happen if the sorting order is not specified or if the specified sort order is not valid for the characteristic.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the InfoObject or may be missing necessary attributes that define how it should be sorted.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoObject settings may lead to inconsistencies in sorting definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects).
  Locate the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the sorting settings are correctly defined. You can do this by checking the "Sort" tab in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Define Valid Sort Order:
  
  If the sort order is not defined, you need to specify a valid sort order for the characteristic. This can typically be done by selecting the appropriate sorting options (e.g., ascending, descending) based on the data type of the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  After making changes to the sorting settings, you may need to re-activate the InfoObject to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy or has dependencies on other characteristics, ensure that those are also correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are included in a transport request if they need to be moved to a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSC1 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for TE813 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoObjects and characteristics for best practices on configuration and maintenance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation, as there may be underlying issues with the data model or system configuration.