How To Fix SALV_GRU121 - Not possible to switch to Excel display


SALV_GRU121 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SALV_GRU - Message for Package SALV_GRU

  • Message number: 121

  • Message text: Not possible to switch to Excel display

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SALV_GRU121 - Details

  • Error Code: SALV_GRU121

    Error Message: Not possible to switch to Excel display


    Summary

    This error indicates that the SAP ALV Grid Control cannot switch the current display mode to Excel format. Essentially, the system is unable to export or present the ALV report data in Excel view.


    Root Causes

    • Missing or incorrect frontend components or Excel integration setup on the user's machine.
    • Insufficient authorizations or missing SAP GUI components required for Excel export.
    • ALV Grid Control configuration or program coding does not support Excel display mode.
    • System or SAP GUI version incompatibility with the Excel export functionality.


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