How To Fix SALV_X_API014 - Automatic column detection failed for component &1

SALV_X_API014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Automatic column detection failed for component &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API014 - Automatic column detection failed for component &1 ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API014 indicates that the automatic column detection for a component in the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) has failed. This typically occurs when the ALV grid is unable to determine the appropriate data type or structure for the columns being displayed.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Data Structure: The data being passed to the ALV might have inconsistent types or structures, which makes it difficult for the ALV to automatically determine the column types.
  Empty or Null Data: If the data set is empty or contains null values, the ALV may not be able to infer the column types.
  Unsupported Data Types: The data types used in the internal table may not be supported by the ALV grid.
  Incorrect Field Catalog: If a field catalog is provided, it may not match the data structure being passed to the ALV.
  Data Retrieval Issues: Problems in the data retrieval process (e.g., database issues, incorrect queries) can lead