How To Fix SALV_EXCEPTION203 - Aggregation kind for column &3 is invalid (class &1 method &2)


SALV_EXCEPTION203 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SALV_EXCEPTION - Exception Messages

  • Message number: 203

  • Message text: Aggregation kind for column &3 is invalid (class &1 method &2)

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  • What causes this issue?

    When calling method &2 of class &1, an incorrect aggregation type was
    transferred for the column &3.
    The following aggregations are supported by ALV:
    Total (IF_SALV_C_AGGREGATION=>TOTAL )
    Minimum (IF_SALV_C_AGGREGATION=>MINIMUM )
    Maximum (IF_SALV_C_AGGREGATION=>MAXIMUM )
    Average (IF_SALV_C_AGGREGATION=>AVERAGE )

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    Provide a valid aggregation type. Permitted aggregation types can be
    found in the interface IF_SALV_C_AGGREGATION.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


SALV_EXCEPTION203 - Details

  • The SAP error message SALV_EXCEPTION203 indicates that there is an issue with the aggregation kind specified for a column in an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report. This error typically arises when the aggregation type defined for a column is not valid or not supported.
    
    Cause: The error can occur due to several reasons: Invalid Aggregation Type: The aggregation type specified for the column is not recognized by the ALV framework. This could happen if the type is misspelled or not supported. Column Configuration: The column may not be configured correctly in the ALV settings, leading to an invalid aggregation kind. Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the column may not support the specified aggregation operation (e.g., trying to sum a string column). Incorrect Method Usage: The method used to set the aggregation might be incorrect or not applicable for the specific column type.
    Solution: To resolve the error, you can take the following steps: Check Aggregation Type: Review

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