How To Fix IB_CONTR008 - Error occurred when displaying table (ALV grid)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IB_CONTR - IBase: Message for display contracts for IBase

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Error occurred when displaying table (ALV grid)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IB_CONTR008 - Error occurred when displaying table (ALV grid) ?

  The SAP error message IB_CONTR008 typically occurs when there is an issue with displaying a table in an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) grid. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or problems with the ALV grid itself.
  Causes:
  
  Data Issues: The underlying data being fetched for the ALV grid may have inconsistencies or may not be in the expected format.
  Field Catalog Problems: The field catalog used to define the structure of the ALV grid may be incorrectly defined or missing required fields.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data or execute the report.
  Technical Issues: There may be a problem with the ALV function modules or the way the ALV grid is being called in the ABAP program.
  Memory Issues: If the dataset is too large, it may lead to memory overflow or performance issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Ensure that the data being