How To Fix 32133 - Select either output with ALV or with Write statements

32133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 32 - HR: Public Sector Austria

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Select either output with ALV or with Write statements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 32133 - Select either output with ALV or with Write statements ?

  The SAP error message 32133, "Select either output with ALV or with Write statements," typically occurs when there is a conflict in the output method used in an ABAP program. This error arises when both ALV (ABAP List Viewer) output and standard WRITE statements are used in the same report or program, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Mixed Output Methods: The program attempts to use both ALV output (e.g., using REUSE_ALV_LIST_DISPLAY or CL_GUI_ALV_GRID) and standard WRITE statements to display data on the same screen.
  Improper Output Handling: The program does not properly manage the output context, leading to confusion in how the data should be displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you are using only one method of output in your program. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Choose One Output Method: Decide whether you want to use ALV or standard WRITE