How To Fix F5897 - Display in list format not possible due to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 897

• Message text: Display in list format not possible due to &

What causes this issue?

You want to display the relevant document in list form. However, this
is not possible for archived, statistical, or erroneous documents.
The system will also not display the document is a line item exists for
which there is no display authorization.

System Response

Information

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5897 - Display in list format not possible due to & ?

  The SAP error message F5897, which states "Display in list format not possible due to &," typically indicates that there is an issue with the display of data in a list format, often related to the configuration or the data being processed. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not be in the expected format, leading to display issues.
  Configuration Errors: There may be incorrect settings in the SAP configuration that prevent the list from being displayed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data in list format.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues may prevent the list from being generated.
  Missing Data: Required data for the list display may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Format:
  
  Verify that the data being processed is in the correct format and meets the requirements for display.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration