How To Fix 3G252 - Int. error: Field catalog for list display could not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Int. error: Field catalog for list display could not be created

What causes this issue?

Error when calling up the function module
'REUSE_ALV_FIELDKATALOGUE_MERGE'.
SY-SUBRC = &v1&.
The error has occurred in routine '&V2&'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G252 - Int. error: Field catalog for list display could not be created ?

  The SAP error message 3G252 ("Int. error: Field catalog for list display could not be created") typically occurs when there is an issue with the field catalog that is used to define the structure of a list display in an SAP report or transaction. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the data dictionary, missing fields, or problems in the underlying program logic.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Fields: The field catalog may reference fields that do not exist in the data dictionary or are not accessible in the current context.
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data dictionary objects (like tables or views) that the report is trying to access.
  Program Logic Errors: There could be issues in the ABAP code that constructs the field catalog, such as incorrect data types or structures.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields or