How To Fix VHU01085 - Program error in list viewer &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHU01 - Message ID for Master Data Maintenance Packing Objects

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Program error in list viewer &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01085 - Program error in list viewer &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VHU01085 Program error in list viewer &1 &2 &3 &4
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is a program error occurring within the List Viewer (ALV Grid Control) while trying to display or process a list. The placeholders &1 &2 &3 &4 typically contain technical details such as the program name, function module, or specific error information that caused the failure.
  Common causes include:
  
  Runtime errors or exceptions in the ALV display program or function module.
  Incorrect or inconsistent data being passed to the ALV.
  Missing or incorrect ALV configuration (e.g., field catalog, layout).
  Authorization issues that prevent proper display or execution.
  System or memory issues causing the ALV control to fail.
  Version incompatibilities or missing patches in the SAP GUI or backend.
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  The user runs a report or transaction that uses the ALV List Viewer to display data.
  The ALV control tries to render the list but encounters an internal error.
  The system raises the message VHU01085 with additional technical details.
  
  
  How to Analyze:
  
  
  Check the message details:
  
  Look at the actual values of &1 &2 &3 &4 in the error message. These often provide the program name, function module, or error code.
  
  
  Check the short dump (ST22):
  
  Go to transaction ST22 and look for a runtime error dump corresponding to the time of the error. The dump will provide detailed information about the cause.
  
  
  Check the system log (SM21):
  
  Look for related system errors or warnings.
  
  
  Check authorization (SU53):
  
  If authorization is suspected, run SU53 immediately after the error to see if any authorization checks failed.
  
  
  Check the ALV program code:
  
  If you have access to the program, debug or review the code where the ALV is called.
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to VHU01085 or the specific program/function module mentioned in the message.
  
  
  
  Possible Solutions:
  
  
  Fix the underlying program error:
  
  Debug the program or function module to identify and correct the coding error.
  
  
  Correct the data:
  
  Ensure that the data passed to the ALV is consistent and valid.
  
  
  Adjust ALV configuration:
  
  Verify the field catalog, layout, and other ALV parameters.
  
  
  Apply SAP patches or updates:
  
  If the error is due to a known bug, apply the relevant SAP Notes or Support Packages.
  
  
  Check and fix authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program and display the ALV.
  
  
  SAP GUI update:
  
  Sometimes updating the SAP GUI to the latest version resolves ALV display issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  ST22 - ABAP Runtime Errors  
  SM21 - System Log  
  SU53 - Authorization Check  
  SE38 / SE80 - ABAP Editor / Object Navigator (for debugging)
  
  
  
  ALV documentation:  
  
  SAP Help Portal on ALV Grid Control  
  SAP Notes related to ALV errors
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Search for notes with keywords like VHU01085, ALV, List Viewer error.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1 &2 &3 &4 from the error message, I can help you analyze the specific cause further.