Can I sort an Apsona report or merge action by a calculated field like “Sort Helper”?

No, Apsona does not support sorting by calculated fields. Since these fields are generated at runtime, they are not available in the sort picklist or query logic—either in single-step reports or merge actions.
Limitation: Calculated fields cannot be used for sorting.

Reason: These fields are generated only at runtime and are not stored values.

Workaround: Create a formula field in Salesforce on the underlying object (e.g., Affiliation). This makes the value available for sorting in Apsona reports and merges.