How To Fix SALV_X_API056 - Illegal value &1 passed for formatting option

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Illegal value &1 passed for formatting option

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API056 - Illegal value &1 passed for formatting option ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API056 indicates that an illegal value has been passed for a formatting option in the context of the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) framework. This typically occurs when using the SALV (Simple ALV) classes for displaying lists or tables in an SAP application.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Invalid Formatting Option: The value provided for a formatting option does not match the expected values defined by the ALV framework. This could be due to a typo, an unsupported value, or a value that is out of the allowed range.
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the value being passed may not be compatible with the expected type for that formatting option.
  Version Mismatch: If you are using an older version of the SAP system or the ALV framework, certain formatting options may not be available or may have different expected values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific SALV class you are using to ensure that you are passing valid values for the formatting options. Look for the expected values and their descriptions.
  
  
  Validate Input Values: Ensure that the values you are passing to the formatting options are valid. This may involve checking for typos, ensuring that the values are within the expected range, and confirming that they are of the correct data type.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unsure which value is causing the issue, you can use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and inspect the values being passed to the formatting options.
  
  
  Update SAP System: If you suspect that the issue is due to a version mismatch, consider updating your SAP system to the latest version or applying relevant support packages that may address known issues with the ALV framework.
  
  
  Example Code Review: If you have sample code that is causing the error, review it for any discrepancies. Here’s a simple example of how to set formatting options correctly:
  DATA: lo_alv TYPE REF TO cl_salv_table,
        lt_data TYPE TABLE OF your_data_type.
  
  " Create ALV object
  cl_salv_table=>factory(
    IMPORTING
      r_salv_table = lo_alv
    CHANGING
      t_table      = lt_data ).
  
  " Set formatting options correctly
  lo_alv->get_columns( )->get_column( 'YOUR_COLUMN_NAME' )->set_formatting_option( 'VALID_OPTION' ).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the SALV framework for any known issues or updates.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  ALV Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the ALV framework, which provides detailed information on the available classes, methods, and their expected parameters.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SALV_X_API056 error in your SAP application.