How To Fix SALV_X_API087 - Reference to source data table is no longer bound

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Reference to source data table is no longer bound

What causes this issue?

There is a programming error in the application calling the ALV table
services (ATS).
The reference to the source data which the caller has provided earlier
is not bound any more.
A possible cause is that the reference pointed to a variable with
limited scope (for example a table locally declared in a method) and the
ABAP control flow has in the mean time left this scope.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you are the developre of the application consider allocating the
memory for the source data table with CREATE DATA.
If you are not a developer, please create a CSN message on the component
of the application that issued this error.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API087 - Reference to source data table is no longer bound ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API087 ("Reference to source data table is no longer bound") typically occurs in the context of using the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) framework, particularly when working with the SALV classes. This error indicates that the data source for the ALV grid is no longer valid or has been unbound, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Data Source Changes: The underlying data source (internal table) that was initially bound to the ALV object has been modified or deleted.
  Scope Issues: The internal table may have gone out of scope, especially if it was defined in a local context (like within a method) and is no longer accessible.
  Improper Binding: The binding of the data source to the ALV object may not have been done correctly, or the ALV object was not properly initialized.
  Lifecycle Management: If the ALV object is being used after the data source has been released or changed, this error can occur.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Rebind the Data Source: Ensure that the internal table is still valid and rebind it to the ALV object if necessary. You can do this by calling the appropriate method to set the data source again.
  DATA(lo_alv) = cl_salv_table=>factory( IMPORTING r_salv_table = lo_alv
                                          CHANGING  t_table = it_data ).
  
  Check Scope: Make sure that the internal table you are using as a data source is still in scope and has not been deleted or gone out of context.
  Initialization: Ensure that the ALV object is properly initialized before you attempt to display or manipulate it.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to trace the lifecycle of the internal table and the ALV object to identify where the binding is lost.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling to gracefully manage situations where the data source may become invalid.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALV Documentation: Review the SAP documentation on ALV and SALV classes to understand the lifecycle and binding mechanisms.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to the SALV framework.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or platforms like SAP Community or Stack Overflow for insights from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SALV_X_API087 error and ensure that your ALV reports function correctly.