How To Fix LVC017 - No entry exists in internal table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LVC - Error Texts for LiveCache Monitoring, Administration...

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No entry exists in internal table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LVC017 - No entry exists in internal table &1 ?

  The SAP error message LVC017 ("No entry exists in internal table &1") typically occurs in the context of ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports or when working with internal tables in ABAP programs. This error indicates that the program is trying to access an entry in an internal table that is either empty or does not contain the expected data.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Internal Table: The internal table being referenced does not contain any entries. This can happen if the data retrieval logic did not find any matching records.
  Incorrect Logic: There may be a logical error in the code that populates the internal table, leading to it being empty when it should have data.
  Data Selection Issues: The selection criteria used to fill the internal table may be too restrictive, resulting in no data being fetched.
  Timing Issues: The internal table might be cleared or not yet populated at the time of access due to the sequence of operations in the program.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Retrieval Logic: Review the code that populates the internal table. Ensure that the SELECT statement or data retrieval logic is correct and that it should return data based on the criteria provided.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and check the contents of the internal table before the point where the error occurs. This will help identify if and when the table is being populated.
  Add Error Handling: Implement error handling to check if the internal table is empty before trying to access its entries. You can use a simple IF statement to check the table's contents:
  IF it_table IS NOT INITIAL.
      " Process the table
  ELSE.
      " Handle the case where the table is empty
  ENDIF.
  
  Review Selection Criteria: If the internal table is populated based on user input or selection criteria, ensure that the criteria are valid and that there is data in the database that matches those criteria.
  Check for Data Consistency: Ensure that the data in the database is consistent and that there are no issues with the underlying data model that could lead to missing entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALV Reports: If you are working with ALV reports, ensure that the data is correctly passed to the ALV function modules (like REUSE_ALV_GRID_DISPLAY or REUSE_ALV_LIST_DISPLAY).
  Internal Table Operations: Familiarize yourself with operations on internal tables in ABAP, such as appending, deleting, and reading entries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific transaction or program you are working with, as there may be patches or updates that address this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the LVC017 error and implement a solution to resolve it.