How To Fix GU393 - The ALV grid cannot be used for the simulated document display

GU393 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 393

• Message text: The ALV grid cannot be used for the simulated document display

What causes this issue?

The use of <DS:GLOS.6C945517D592D3119B4A0060B0671ACC>ALV Grid Controls
</> is not allowed with this list type.

System Response

If you select a display for use with the
<DS:GLOS.6C945517D592D3119B4A0060B0671ACC>ALV Grid Control</>, line
item overview is selected as the list type.

How to fix this error?

To set up a simulated document overview, you must explicitly turn off
the use of the ALV Grid Control. The use of the ALV Grid Controls is
the default setting but can be changed specifically for the user by
changing the settings.

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 GU393 - The ALV grid cannot be used for the simulated document display ?

  The SAP error message GU393, which states "The ALV grid cannot be used for the simulated document display," typically occurs when there is an issue with the display of data in the ALV (ABAP List Viewer) grid format, particularly in the context of simulating document displays in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  ALV Grid Limitations: The ALV grid is not designed to display certain types of data or documents, especially in simulation mode. This can happen if the data being processed does not conform to the expected structure or if the simulation mode is not compatible with the ALV grid.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the ALV grid from being used in certain transactions or reports.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not be suitable for display in the ALV format, such as missing fields or incompatible data types.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations