How To Fix TE813 - Maintain valid sort for characteristic &

TE813 - Overview

• 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