How To Fix SALV_X_API100 - Table has not the required type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Table has not the required type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API100 - Table has not the required type ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API100: Table has not the required type typically occurs when you are trying to use the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) functionality with a data structure or internal table that does not meet the expected type requirements for the ALV functions.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Table Type: The internal table you are passing to the ALV function does not match the expected structure or type. For example, the ALV expects a standard table or a specific structure type, but you might be passing a different type (like a sorted table or a hashed table).
  Data Structure Mismatch: The structure of the internal table does not align with what the ALV expects. This could be due to missing fields or incorrect data types.
  Improper Declaration: The internal table or its structure may not be declared properly in the ABAP program.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Table Type: Ensure that the internal table you are passing to the ALV function is a standard table. You can declare it as follows:
  DATA: lt_data TYPE TABLE OF your_structure.
  
  
  Verify Structure: Make sure that the structure of the internal table matches the expected structure for the ALV. You can check the expected structure in the ALV documentation or by looking at the function module or method you are using.
  
  
  Use Correct ALV Function: Ensure you are using the correct ALV function or method that corresponds to the type of data you are working with. For example, if you are using CL_GUI_ALV_GRID, ensure that the data passed is compatible.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unsure about the type of the internal table, you can use the ABAP debugger to inspect the type of the internal table at runtime. This can help you identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  Example Code: Here is a simple example of how to set up an ALV with a standard table:
  DATA: lt_data TYPE TABLE OF your_structure,
        lo_alv  TYPE REF TO cl_gui_alv_grid,
        lo_container TYPE REF TO cl_gui_custom_container.
  
  " Fill lt_data with your data
  " ...
  
  " Create ALV container
  CREATE OBJECT lo_container
    EXPORTING
      container_name = 'YOUR_CONTAINER_NAME'.
  
  " Create ALV grid
  CREATE OBJECT lo_alv
    EXPORTING
      i_parent = lo_container.
  
  " Set the data for ALV
  lo_alv->set_table_for_first_display(
    EXPORTING
      i_structure_name = 'YOUR_STRUCTURE'
    CHANGING
      it_outtab       = lt_data ).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALV Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for ALV to understand the expected data types and structures.
  ABAP Data Types: Familiarize yourself with ABAP data types and structures to ensure compatibility.
  SAP Community: You can also check forums and the SAP Community for similar issues and solutions shared by other developers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SALV_X_API100 error and successfully display your data using ALV.