How To Fix SALV_EXCEPTION102 - Column &3 does not exist in output table (class &1 method &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_EXCEPTION - Exception Messages

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Column &3 does not exist in output table (class &1 method &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_EXCEPTION102 - Column &3 does not exist in output table (class &1 method &2) ?

  The SAP error message SALV_EXCEPTION102 indicates that there is an issue with the output table in the context of the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) framework. Specifically, the error message states that a column specified in the output table does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios when working with ALV reports or when using the SALV (Simple ALV) classes.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Column Name Mismatch: The column name specified in the ALV output does not match any of the field names in the internal table that is being used as the data source.
  Field Not Selected: The field may not have been included in the SELECT statement or the internal table definition.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the column name specified in the ALV configuration.
  Changes in Data Structure: If the structure of the internal table has changed (e.g., fields added or removed), the ALV