Error
Error Code:
280
SAP S/4HANA Error 280: Incorrect ORDER BY Column Reference
Description
This error occurs in SAP S/4HANA SQL queries when the `ORDER BY` clause attempts to sort results using a numeric index that does not correspond to an existing column in the `SELECT` list. It specifically indicates that if a number is used to specify an `ORDER BY` item, it must refer to the ordinal position of a column in the `SELECT` statement.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_ORDER_EXCEED_NUM
Known Causes
3 known causesInvalid Numeric Column Position
The `ORDER BY` clause contains a numeric value that does not match the ordinal position of any column selected in the `SELECT` statement.
Referencing Unselected Column
The query attempts to order by a column that was not included in the `SELECT` statement's output, leading to an invalid numeric reference.
Typo in ORDER BY Clause
A simple typographical error or incorrect syntax in the `ORDER BY` clause results in an invalid column position number or reference.
Solutions
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General Troubleshooting Tips
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