Error
Error Code:
398
SAP S/4HANA Error 398: Multiple ORDER BY Clauses
Description
This error indicates that a SQL query or a component generating a SQL query has attempted to include more than one ORDER BY clause. This typically occurs when the underlying SQL statement is incorrectly constructed, leading to an ambiguous sorting instruction for the database and preventing query execution.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_MANY_ORDER_BY
Known Causes
3 known causesCustom Code SQL Syntax Error
An ABAP developer or consultant explicitly wrote SQL or ABAP code that inadvertently generated a query containing multiple ORDER BY clauses.
Misconfigured Query Tool or View
A standard SAP query tool, custom view configuration, or report builder was set up to include conflicting or redundant sorting criteria, leading to an invalid SQL statement.
External System Query Generation
A third-party application or integration sending queries to SAP S/4HANA generated a malformed SQL statement with redundant ORDER BY clauses.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service