How To Fix SALV_X_API070 - Codelist contains duplicate codes

SALV_X_API070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Codelist contains duplicate codes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API070 - Codelist contains duplicate codes ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API070 indicates that there are duplicate codes in a codelist that is being processed. This typically occurs when you are working with the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) framework, particularly when using the SALV (Simple ALV) classes to display data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of duplicate entries in the codelist that you are trying to use. This can happen if:
  
  The data source for the codelist contains duplicate values.
  The logic used to populate the codelist does not properly filter out duplicates.
  There is an issue in the configuration or data definition that allows for duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Source: Review the data source that is being used to populate the codelist. Ensure that it does not contain duplicate entries. You can do this by querying the database table or internal table that is being used.
  
  
  Remove Duplicates: If