How To Fix ALVHT163 - Error generating the control

ALVHT163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ALVHT - ALV: Messages Template Maintenance, Office Integration

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Error generating the control

What causes this issue?

An error occurred creating the control at the frontend.

System Response

The action was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Check your local SAP GUI or visualization server installation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ALVHT163 - Error generating the control ?

  The SAP error message ALVHT163, which states "Error generating the control," typically occurs in the context of using the ALV (ABAP List Viewer) for displaying data in a grid format. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Data Issues: The data being passed to the ALV might be inconsistent or contain unexpected values that the control cannot handle.
  Field Catalog Problems: The field catalog used to define the structure of the ALV might be incorrectly defined or missing required fields.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory or resources on the application server can lead to this error.
  Control Configuration: There might be issues with the configuration of the ALV control itself, such as incorrect settings or parameters.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP GUI or the underlying components may not be compatible with the ALV control being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Ensure that the data