How To Fix SALV_X_API009 - The data reference is not an INDEX TABLE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The data reference is not an INDEX TABLE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API009 - The data reference is not an INDEX TABLE ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API009 indicates that there is an issue with the data reference being passed to the SALV (Simple ALV) function. Specifically, the error message states that the data reference is not an index table, which means that the expected data structure is not in the correct format.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The data reference you are trying to use with the SALV function is not an internal table or is not structured as an index table.
  The data reference might be pointing to a different type of data structure, such as a standard table, a sorted table, or a hashed table, which is not compatible with the SALV functions expecting an index table.
  There may be a mismatch in the expected data type and the actual data type being passed to the SALV function.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Type: Ensure that the data reference you are passing to the SALV function is indeed an index table. You can do this by checking the declaration of the internal table. It should be declared as a standard internal table (e.g., DATA: lt_data TYPE TABLE OF your_structure).
  
  
  Convert Data Structure: If your data reference is not an index table, you may need to convert it. For example, if you have a sorted or hashed table, you can copy the data into a standard internal table:
  DATA: lt_index_table TYPE TABLE OF your_structure.
  lt_index_table = your_sorted_table. " or your_hashed_table
  
  
  Use Correct SALV Method: Make sure you are using the correct method to create the SALV object. For example:
  DATA(lo_alv) = cl_salv_table=>factory( IMPORTING r_salv_table = lo_table
                                          CHANGING  t_table      = lt_index_table ).
  
  
  Debugging: If you are still facing issues, you can use the debugger to inspect the data reference being passed to the SALV function. Check its type and contents to ensure it matches the expected format.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SALV Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for SALV to understand the expected data structures and methods.
  ABAP Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the different types of internal tables in ABAP (standard, sorted, hashed) and their characteristics.
  SAP Community: You can also check forums and community discussions for similar issues and solutions shared by other SAP developers.
  
  By ensuring that the data reference is correctly defined as an index table and following the above steps, you should be able to resolve the SALV_X_API009 error.