How To Fix SCWN208 - Internal error: Profile data for ABAP List Viewer contains errors

SCWN208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCWN - Messages Note installation and management

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Internal error: Profile data for ABAP List Viewer contains errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCWN208 - Internal error: Profile data for ABAP List Viewer contains errors ?

  The SAP error message SCWN208, which states "Internal error: Profile data for ABAP List Viewer contains errors," typically indicates that there is an issue with the profile data used by the ABAP List Viewer (ALV). This can occur due to various reasons, such as corrupted profile data, inconsistencies in the user settings, or issues with the underlying data structures.
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted Profile Data: The user-specific settings for the ALV might be corrupted or improperly configured.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data structures that the ALV is trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system or specific versions that lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Reset User Settings:
  
  Go to transaction ALV or the specific report that is causing the issue.
  Reset the ALV settings for your user profile. This can often be done by deleting the user-specific settings in the