How To Fix SALV_X_API105 - Column &1 for compound column don't exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Column &1 for compound column don't exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API105 - Column &1 for compound column don't exist ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API105 indicates that there is an issue with a compound column in the ALV (ABAP List Viewer) grid. Specifically, the error message states that the specified column (denoted by &1) does not exist in the context of the ALV grid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Column Name: The column name specified in your code does not match any of the columns defined in the ALV grid.
  Column Not Defined: The compound column you are trying to reference has not been defined in the ALV layout or data structure.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the column name or the way it is referenced in the code.
  Data Structure Changes: If the underlying data structure has changed (e.g., fields added or removed), the compound column may no longer exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Column Definition: Verify that the compound column is correctly defined in your ALV grid setup. Ensure that the column name matches exactly with what