How To Fix SALV_X_API086 - The grouping key specified for column &1 is empty

SALV_X_API086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 086

• Message text: The grouping key specified for column &1 is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API086 - The grouping key specified for column &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API086 indicates that there is an issue with the grouping key specified for a column in an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report. Specifically, it means that the grouping key for the specified column is empty, which can prevent the ALV from properly grouping the data as intended.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Grouping Key: The most common cause of this error is that the grouping key for the specified column has not been defined or is empty. This can happen if the data source does not provide a value for the grouping key or if the key is not set correctly in the ALV configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The ALV configuration may not have been set up correctly, leading to an empty grouping key.
  Data Issues: The underlying data may not contain the necessary values for the grouping key, resulting in an empty key.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Grouping Key Definition: Ensure that the grouping key for the