How To Fix SALV_EXCEPTION019 - Keys are still active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_EXCEPTION - Exception Messages

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Keys are still active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_EXCEPTION019 - Keys are still active ?

  The SAP error message SALV_EXCEPTION019: Keys are still active typically occurs in the context of using the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) framework, particularly when working with the SALV (Simple ALV) classes. This error indicates that there are still active keys in the ALV grid that need to be handled before you can proceed with certain operations, such as deleting or modifying data.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Active Selections: The user has selected rows in the ALV grid, and these selections are still active. The system does not allow certain operations (like deleting or refreshing) while there are active selections.
  Uncommitted Changes: There may be changes made to the data that have not been committed or finalized, leading to the keys being considered active.
  Incorrect Handling of Events: If the event handling for the ALV grid is not properly managed, it can lead to situations where keys remain active unintentionally.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SALV_EXCEPTION019 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Deselect Active Keys: Ensure that any active selections in the ALV grid are cleared. You can do this by:
  
  Deselecting the rows manually in the ALV grid.
  Using the method to clear selections programmatically, such as get_selected_rows( ) to retrieve and clear the selected rows.
  
  
  
  Commit Changes: If there are changes made to the data, ensure that they are committed before performing operations that require the keys to be inactive. Use the appropriate commit statement in your code.
  
  
  Check Event Handling: Review your event handling logic to ensure that it correctly manages the state of the ALV grid. Make sure that you are handling events like on_user_command or on_double_click properly to avoid leaving keys active.
  
  
  Refresh the ALV Grid: If the issue persists, try refreshing the ALV grid. This can sometimes reset the state and clear any active keys.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are still unable to resolve the issue, consider debugging the program to trace where the keys are being set as active and why they are not being cleared.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALV Documentation: Review the SAP documentation on ALV and SALV classes to understand the methods and properties available for managing selections and events.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where similar issues may have been discussed, as other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SALV_EXCEPTION019 error and continue working with your ALV grid in SAP.