How To Fix 0S221 - Error during the function "set_table_for_first_display" - GRID ALV

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0S - Messages for the SQL trace

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Error during the function "set_table_for_first_display" - GRID ALV

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0S221 - Error during the function "set_table_for_first_display" - GRID ALV ?

  The SAP error message 0S221 typically occurs when there is an issue with the function set_table_for_first_display in the context of displaying an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) grid. This function is commonly used to prepare and display data in a grid format in SAP applications.
  Causes of Error 0S221
  
  
  Data Issues: The data being passed to the ALV grid may be incorrect or not in the expected format. This can include issues like:
  
  Empty internal tables.
  Incorrect field types or lengths.
  Data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Field Catalog Issues: The field catalog, which defines the structure and properties of the columns in the ALV, may not be correctly defined or may not match the data being passed.
  
  
  Memory Issues: If the dataset is too large, it may lead to memory issues, causing the function to fail.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the ALV settings or the way the function is called.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or execute the function.
  
  
  Solutions to Error 0S221
  
  
  Check Data: Ensure that the internal table being passed to the ALV is populated with data and that the data types and lengths are correct. You can use debugging to inspect the contents of the internal table before calling the function.
  
  
  Review Field Catalog: Verify that the field catalog is correctly defined and matches the structure of the internal table. Ensure that all required fields are included and correctly configured.
  
  
  Optimize Data Volume: If the dataset is large, consider implementing pagination or filtering to reduce the amount of data being processed at one time.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the data and execute the ALV function.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify the exact point of failure. This can provide insights into what might be going wrong.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to gracefully manage situations where the data might not be as expected.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  ALV Documentation: Review SAP documentation on ALV and the set_table_for_first_display function for detailed information on its parameters and usage.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message 0S221.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message 0S221 effectively.