How To Fix WK018 - Sorted in descending order according to " & "

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WK - BPT: Messages integr. inbox

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Sorted in descending order according to " & "

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK018 - Sorted in descending order according to " & " ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WK018 – Sorted in descending order according to " &"
  
  Cause:
  This message typically appears in the SAP Workflow environment when a list or table is expected to be sorted in ascending order but is found to be sorted in descending order instead. The placeholder " & " in the message usually gets replaced by the name of the field or column according to which the sorting is incorrect.
  In the context of SAP Workflow, this error often occurs during the processing of work item lists or when the system expects data sorted in a particular order for correct processing or display.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system expects the data to be sorted ascending by a certain field.
  The data is currently sorted descending by that field.
  This mismatch causes the system to raise the WK018 message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sorting Order:
  
  Identify the field mentioned in the error message (the " & " will be replaced by the actual field name).
  Verify the sorting order of the data or list in question.
  
  
  
  Correct the Sorting:
  
  Change the sorting order to ascending for the specified field.
  This can be done in the selection screen, report parameters, or in the workflow container or program logic where the sorting is applied.
  
  
  
  Adjust Program Logic (if applicable):
  
  If the sorting is controlled by custom code or a user exit, ensure that the sorting is done ascending.
  For example, in ABAP, use SORT itab BY field ASCENDING. instead of DESCENDING.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs in workflow tasks or work item lists, check the workflow container or the task definition to ensure the sorting criteria are set correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WK (Workflow)
  Message Number: 018
  This message is informational or warning in nature, indicating a sorting issue that might affect processing or display.
  Sorting order is important in SAP Workflow for correct sequencing and processing of work items.
  
  
  Example:
  If the message reads:
  
  WK018 Sorted in descending order according to "CREATED_ON"
  
  It means the list is sorted descending by the field CREATED_ON but should be ascending.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Data sorted descending instead of ascending by a specific field.
  
  
  Solution
  Change sorting order to ascending for the specified field.
  
  
  Context
  SAP Workflow, work item lists, or reports expecting ascending order.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or the full message text, I can help you with more precise instructions.