How To Fix SALV_BOQT010 - Column '&1' contains cell variants and cannot be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_BOQT - Messages for SALV_BO*

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Column '&1' contains cell variants and cannot be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_BOQT010 - Column '&1' contains cell variants and cannot be displayed ?

  The SAP error message SALV_BOQT010 indicates that a specific column in a SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report contains cell variants, which means that the data in that column cannot be displayed in the current context. This typically occurs when the ALV grid is trying to display data that has been formatted or structured in a way that is incompatible with the display settings of the ALV.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cell Variants: The column in question contains cell variants, which are used to represent different states or formats of data. This can happen if the data is coming from a source that has multiple representations or formats for the same field.
  Data Structure: The underlying data structure may not be compatible with the ALV display settings, especially if the data is complex or hierarchical.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the ALV report or the way the data is being fetched and