How To Fix SALV_X_API075 - Illegal value for description type (&)

SALV_X_API075 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Illegal value for description type (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API075 - Illegal value for description type (&) ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API075 with the description "Illegal value for description type (&)" typically occurs when using the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) framework, particularly when working with the SALV (Simple ALV) classes. This error indicates that an invalid or unsupported value has been provided for the description type parameter in the ALV function.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Description Type: The description type you are trying to use is not recognized by the ALV framework. This could be due to a typo, an unsupported value, or a value that is not defined in the context of your ALV report.
  Incorrect Parameter Passing: The parameters being passed to the ALV function might not be in the expected format or type.
  Version Compatibility: If you are using an older version of SAP or a specific enhancement package, certain features or values may not be supported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Description Type: Verify the value you are passing for the description type.