How To Fix SALV_X_API022 - The table of indexes (&1) is to be sorted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 022

• Message text: The table of indexes (&1) is to be sorted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API022 - The table of indexes (&1) is to be sorted ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API022 indicates that the table of indexes (specified as &1 in the message) needs to be sorted. This error typically occurs when working with the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) framework, particularly when using the SALV (Simple ALV) classes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the internal table that is being used for the ALV display is not sorted in the expected order. The ALV framework requires that the data be sorted based on the specified index or key to ensure proper display and functionality.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to sort the internal table before passing it to the ALV display. You can do this using the SORT statement in ABAP. Here’s a general approach to fix the issue:
  
  
  Identify the Internal Table: Determine which internal table is causing the error.
  
  
  Sort the Internal Table: Use the SORT statement to sort the internal table based on the required fields.
  Example:
  SORT it_table BY field1 field2.
  Replace it_table with the name of your internal table and field1, field2 with the fields you want to sort by.
  
  
  Re-run the ALV Display: After sorting the internal table, re-run the ALV display code.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALV Framework: The ALV framework in SAP is used to display lists in a structured format. It provides various functionalities like sorting, filtering, and exporting data.
  SALV Classes: The SALV classes are part of the newer ALV framework and are designed to simplify the creation of ALV reports.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the SALV classes for more details on how to use them effectively and the requirements for the data being passed to them.
  
  Example Code Snippet:
  Here’s a simple example of how to sort an internal table before displaying it in an ALV:
  DATA: lt_data TYPE TABLE OF your_structure,
        lo_alv  TYPE REF TO cl_salv_table.
  
  " Fill your internal table lt_data with data
  
  " Sort the internal table
  SORT lt_data BY field1 field2.
  
  " Create ALV object
  cl_salv_table=>factory(
    IMPORTING
      r_salv_table = lo_alv
    CHANGING
      t_table      = lt_data ).
  
  " Display ALV
  lo_alv->display( ).
  Make sure to replace your_structure, field1, and field2 with the actual structure and fields relevant to your application.