How To Fix COM_IL_UI005 - Constructor: Unable to display initial view of ALV

COM_IL_UI005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_IL_UI - Messages for Interlinkage Interface

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Constructor: Unable to display initial view of ALV

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_IL_UI005 - Constructor: Unable to display initial view of ALV ?

  The SAP error message COM_IL_UI005: Constructor: Unable to display initial view of ALV typically occurs when there is an issue with the ALV (ABAP List Viewer) display in an SAP application. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or problems with the underlying data model.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The ALV grid may not have any data to display, which can happen if the underlying query or data retrieval logic does not return any records.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the ALV or the associated data model.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or execute the report.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues in the ABAP code or the ALV implementation that prevent it from rendering correctly.
  Incorrect Field Mapping: If the fields expected by the ALV are not correctly mapped or defined, it can lead to