How To Fix 0K517 - No field catalog passed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0K - Messages for "General List Modules"

• Message number: 517

• Message text: No field catalog passed

What causes this issue?

No field catalog was passed for list formatting. The field catalog
contains meta-information about the output table structure. No list can
be output without this information.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0K517 - No field catalog passed ?

  The SAP error message 0K517 No field catalog passed typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a field catalog, but none has been provided. A field catalog is a structure that defines the fields to be displayed in an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report, including their properties such as field names, data types, and display attributes.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Field Catalog: The program or report you are executing expects a field catalog to be passed, but it is not being provided.
  Incorrect Program Logic: The logic in the ABAP program may not be correctly set up to create or pass the field catalog.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or the data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Program Code:
  
  If you have access to the ABAP code, check if the field catalog is being created and passed correctly to the ALV function module (e.g., REUSE_ALV_GRID_DISPLAY or REUSE_ALV_LIST_DISPLAY).
  Ensure that the field catalog is defined and populated before it is passed to the ALV function.
  
  
  
  Create a Field Catalog:
  
  
  If you are developing or modifying the report, you can create a field catalog using the following structure:
  DATA: lt_fieldcat TYPE slis_t_fieldcat_alv,
        ls_fieldcat TYPE slis_fieldcat_alv.
  
  CLEAR ls_fieldcat.
  ls_fieldcat-fieldname = 'FIELDNAME1'.
  ls_fieldcat-seltext_m = 'Field Description'.
  APPEND ls_fieldcat TO lt_fieldcat.
  
  " Repeat for other fields as necessary
  
  
  
  
  Check Report Parameters:
  
  If you are executing a standard report, check if there are any selection parameters or options that need to be set to ensure the field catalog is generated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction you are using to see if there are any prerequisites or configurations needed.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALV Reports: Understanding how ALV reports work in SAP can help you troubleshoot issues related to field catalogs.
  ABAP Development: Familiarity with ABAP programming can be beneficial if you need to modify or create reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.