How To Fix AFWCH_FL042 - Error while creating objects for the ALV grid

AFWCH_FL042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWCH_FL - AFWCH: Filter Messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Error while creating objects for the ALV grid

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AFWCH_FL042 - Details

• The SAP error message AFWCH_FL042 typically occurs when there is an issue with creating objects for the ALV (ABAP List Viewer) grid. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the data being processed, configuration problems, or coding errors in the ABAP program.
  Causes of AFWCH_FL042
  
  Data Issues: The data being passed to the ALV grid may not be in the expected format or may contain invalid entries.
  Field Catalog Problems: The field catalog used to define the structure of the ALV grid may be incorrectly defined or missing required fields.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory or resources available for the ALV grid to create the necessary objects.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the ALV settings or the environment.
  Coding Errors: Errors in the ABAP code that prepares the data for the ALV grid can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Data: Ensure that the data being passed to the ALV grid is