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

SALV_X_API056 - Overview

• 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,