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Sorting Internal Tables
This example demonstrates how internal tables are sorted using SORT itab .

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Four sort operations are carried out on a standard table with a key field. First, the table ( land ) is sorted twice in succession by its key without using the STABLE addition. The sort is instable. The order of rows in which multiple keys appear can change. Next, the same sort is carried out with the STABLE addition. The sort is stable. The order of the rows remains the same. Finally, it is sorted using a new sort key, defined using land and weight . The normal sort order is descending, but for weight ascending is defined.