How To Fix /PF1/MSG_GUI097 - Shared fields for FH ALV incorrect, structure not generated

/PF1/MSG_GUI097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_GUI -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Shared fields for FH ALV incorrect, structure not generated

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/PF1/MSG_GUI097 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_GUI097 Shared fields for FH ALV incorrect, structure not generated typically occurs in the context of ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports, particularly when there is an issue with the field definitions or the structure of the ALV grid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Field Definitions: The error may arise if the field definitions in the ALV report are not correctly specified or if there are inconsistencies in the data types or lengths of the fields.
  Missing or Incorrect Data Structure: The data structure that is supposed to be used for the ALV display might be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Incompatibility with Shared Fields: If the ALV is trying to use shared fields that are not compatible or correctly defined, this can lead to the error.
  Changes in Data Dictionary: If there have been recent changes in the underlying data dictionary (like changes in table structures or field definitions), it may lead to this error.
  
  
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