How To Fix SALV_X_API140 - Illegal state: (&1)

SALV_X_API140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Illegal state: (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API140 - Illegal state: (&1) ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API140 Illegal state: (&1) typically occurs when there is an issue with the state of an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) object in your ABAP program. This error indicates that the ALV object is not in a valid state for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Sequence of Method Calls: The error can occur if you are calling methods on the ALV object in an incorrect order. For example, trying to display the ALV before it has been properly initialized or populated with data.
  
  
  Object Not Initialized: If the ALV object has not been properly instantiated or initialized before you attempt to use it, this error can occur.
  
  
  Data Issues: If the data being passed to the ALV is not in the expected format or structure, it can lead to an illegal state.
  
  
  Event Handling Issues: If there are issues with event handling (e.g., if an event is triggered