How To Fix /SMB/SBA1321 - Error occurs when creating ALV

/SMB/SBA1321 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SBA1 -

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Error occurs when creating ALV

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SBA1321 - Error occurs when creating ALV ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SBA1321 typically occurs when there is an issue related to the ALV (ABAP List Viewer) grid display, particularly when creating or displaying an ALV report. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or problems with the ALV function modules.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Issues: The data being passed to the ALV might be inconsistent or not in the expected format.
  Field Catalog Problems: The field catalog used for the ALV might not be defined correctly, leading to issues in rendering the ALV.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or execute the ALV report.
  Memory Issues: If the dataset is too large, it might lead to memory overflow or performance issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration problems in the ALV settings or the related function modules.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Ensure that the data being passed to the ALV is valid