How to allow alphabetical sorting in VBA code

I am trying to make it so when my workbook opens, it protects the sheet, while allowing for filtering and sorting. The filtering works fine, but when I try to sort my list alphabetically, it doesn't work. The information on my sheet is for my company, so I can't share it, but I think my answer should be pretty simple. The following is the line of code I'm using for my function:

Sheets("Technicians").Protect Password:="3.14159", AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True

Is AllowSorting not used to allow alphabetical sorting? I'm not sure where I'm going wrong

You cannot sort data on a protected sheet, if any cells within the sort range are locked.

regarding allowing sorting, Microsoft says: Users can't sort ranges that contain locked cells on a protected worksheet, regardless of this setting.
so if you haven't unlocked al the table's cells, including headers, you won't be able to sort.
edit post posting: Oops, too late.