Sorting in BEx query

Hi,
While generating a BEx report, we applied sorting to the column.
When I run query in BEx analyzer the sequence of the columns is fine, but when I run the same query through the portal, the sorting applied to the query is not working.
Do you have any idea why such a thing happens?
Thanks

Hi,
The note (1256102) I sent you in my last response is valid for the java runtime. Have you already checked whether this note solves this issue? Please also let us know which Support Package you are on and which patchlevel you are using for the bi java components BI-BASE-S and BIWEBAPP.
Best regards,
Janine

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SAP Integrated Solutions Kit XI 3.1
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Resolution
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