How To Fix UCFE024 - Sort not available because &1 is being displayed in a hierarchy

UCFE024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Sort not available because &1 is being displayed in a hierarchy

What causes this issue?

You have selected the hierarchy display for &V1&, meaning that the
sorting is predefined.

System Response

The changes are not saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFE024 - Sort not available because &1 is being displayed in a hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message UCFE024 indicates that a sort operation cannot be performed because the specified characteristic (denoted by &1) is currently being displayed in a hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of reporting or data analysis within SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to sort data that is organized in a hierarchical structure. In SAP BW, certain characteristics can be displayed in a hierarchy (e.g., organizational units, product categories), and sorting operations on these characteristics are restricted to maintain the integrity of the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCFE024 error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Remove Hierarchy Display:
  
  If sorting is essential for your analysis, you may need to remove the hierarchy display for the characteristic in question. This can typically be done in the report or query settings where you can switch from a hierarchical view to a flat view.
  
  
  
  Change the