How To Fix SALV_X_API085 - Index value &1 is out of valid bounds [&2, &3]

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Index value &1 is out of valid bounds [&2, &3]

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API085 - Index value &1 is out of valid bounds [&2, &3] ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API085 indicates that an index value provided in a method call is out of the valid bounds. Specifically, the message format is:
  Index value &1 is out of valid bounds [&2, &3]
  Where:
  
  &1 is the index value that was provided.
  &2 is the lower bound of the valid index range.
  &3 is the upper bound of the valid index range.
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to access an element in an internal table or a collection using an index that is either less than the minimum valid index (usually 1 for SAP internal tables) or greater than the maximum valid index (the number of elements in the table).
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Index Value: Ensure that the index you are using is within the valid range. The valid range is usually from 1 to the number of elements in the internal table.
  
  
  Validate the Table Size: Before accessing an element, check the size of the internal table using the LINES() function or similar methods to ensure that the index you are trying to access is valid.
  DATA: lv_index TYPE i,
        lt_table TYPE TABLE OF your_table_type.
  
  " Example of checking the index
  IF lv_index >= 1 AND lv_index <= lines( lt_table ).
      " Safe to access lt_table[ lv_index ]
  ELSE.
      " Handle the error, e.g., log a message or raise an exception
  ENDIF.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the error is occurring, use the debugger to step through your code and inspect the values of the index and the internal table at runtime.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling to manage cases where the index might be out of bounds. This could involve logging the error, providing user feedback, or defaulting to a safe value.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Internal Tables: In ABAP, internal tables are used to store data in a structured way. Accessing elements in an internal table is done using indices.
  Indexing in ABAP: Remember that ABAP uses 1-based indexing for internal tables, meaning the first element is accessed with index 1, not 0.
  SALV (Simple ALV): The error message is related to the SALV (Simple ALV) framework, which is used for displaying lists and tables in a user-friendly manner. Ensure that you are using the correct methods and parameters when working with SALV objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and fix the cause of the SALV_X_API085 error in your SAP application.