How To Fix SALV_X_API026 - Illegal value for unit presentation mode (&)

SALV_X_API026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Illegal value for unit presentation mode (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API026 - Illegal value for unit presentation mode (&) ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API026 indicates that there is an illegal value for the unit presentation mode in the context of the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) framework. This error typically arises when you are trying to set a presentation mode for a unit that is not recognized or is invalid.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Value: The value provided for the unit presentation mode is not one of the expected values defined in the ALV framework.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the ALV settings or the data being passed to the ALV function.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field being used for the unit presentation mode may not match the expected type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Value: Ensure that the value you are passing for the unit presentation mode is valid. The expected values are