How To Fix SALV_WD_MSG604 - Displayed rows = 0 creates an empty table without visible rows

SALV_WD_MSG604 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_WD_MSG - SALV_WD_MSG

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Displayed rows = 0 creates an empty table without visible rows

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SALV_WD_MSG604 - Details

• The SAP error message SALV_WD_MSG604 indicates that the display of rows in a table is zero, resulting in an empty table without any visible rows. This issue typically arises in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications, particularly when using the ALV (ABAP List Viewer) component.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Returned: The most common cause is that the underlying data source (e.g., database table or internal table) does not contain any records that meet the selection criteria.
  Filter Conditions: There may be filter conditions applied that restrict the data being displayed, leading to zero rows being returned.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, resulting in an empty output.
  Incorrect Data Binding: The data binding between the data source and the ALV table may not be set up correctly, leading to no data being displayed.
  Errors in Data Retrieval Logic: There may be issues in the ABAP code that retrieves