How To Fix SALV_X_API048 - Illegal integer value: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Illegal integer value: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API048 - Illegal integer value: & ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API048 Illegal integer value: & typically occurs when there is an attempt to pass an invalid integer value to a method or function in the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) framework. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when working with ALV grid displays or when manipulating data in ALV reports.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Data Type: The value being passed is not a valid integer. This could be due to:
  
  Non-numeric characters in the value.
  The value being out of the acceptable range for integers.
  The value being null or empty.
  
  
  
  Data Conversion Issues: If there is an implicit or explicit conversion of data types, and the source data is not compatible with the target integer type.
  
  
  Incorrect Field Mapping: If the field definitions in the ALV grid do not match the data being provided, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the values being passed to the ALV methods are valid integers. You can use debugging to inspect the values before they are passed.
  
  
  Data Type Validation: Implement checks to validate the data types before processing. You can use ABAP statements like IS NUMERIC to ensure that the values are numeric.
  
  
  Field Definitions: Review the field definitions in your ALV grid to ensure they match the data types of the underlying data. Make sure that the field types in the data structure correspond to the expected types in the ALV.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling to catch such exceptions and provide meaningful messages or fallback mechanisms.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code where the error occurs. This will help you identify the exact point of failure and the value that is causing the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALV Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the ALV framework to understand the expected data types and structures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.