How To Fix SALV_X_API006 - No header text can be provided for column &1

SALV_X_API006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No header text can be provided for column &1

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SALV_X_API006 - Details

• The SAP error message SALV_X_API006 indicates that there is an issue with the header text for a specific column in an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report. The message states that no header text can be provided for the specified column, which is identified by &1.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Column Definition Issue: The column in question may not have a defined header text. This can happen if the column is created dynamically and the header text is not set properly.
  
  
  Field Symbol or Data Type: The data type of the field being used for the column may not be compatible with the ALV display, or it may not be a valid field for display.
  
  
  Incorrect Column Configuration: The configuration for the ALV grid may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to display a header for that column.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the