How To Fix PV885 - Table Control display is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Table Control display is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV885 - Table Control display is not possible ?

  The SAP error message PV885, which states "Table Control display is not possible," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI when there is an issue with the display of a table control in a screen or transaction. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or problems with the underlying program logic.
  Causes:
  
  Screen Configuration Issues: The screen or table control may not be configured correctly in the screen painter or may have missing elements.
  Data Issues: The data being fetched for display may be inconsistent or not available, leading to display issues.
  Program Logic Errors: There may be errors in the ABAP code that handles the display of the table control.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data in the table control.
  SAP GUI Version: Compatibility issues with the version of SAP GUI being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Screen Configuration: 
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE41 to check the screen configuration and ensure that the table control is set up correctly.
  Verify that all necessary fields and elements are included in the screen.
  
  
  
  Review ABAP Code:
  
  If you have access to the ABAP code, check for any logic that populates the table control. Look for any conditions that might prevent data from being displayed.
  Debug the program to see if any runtime errors occur when trying to display the table control.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data being fetched for the table control is valid and exists in the database. You can run relevant queries to check the data integrity.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP GUI Update:
  
  Ensure that you are using a compatible version of SAP GUI. If necessary, update to the latest version or a version that is known to work with your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE41 (Menu Painter), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Editor).
  Debugging: Use transaction SE80 or SE38 to debug the program and identify where the error occurs.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for updates or patches related to your SAP version that might address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PV885 error in SAP.