How To Fix VO752 - Unexpected return code &1 as REUSE_ALV_FIELDCATALOG_MERGE was called up

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 752

• Message text: Unexpected return code &1 as REUSE_ALV_FIELDCATALOG_MERGE was called up

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO752 - Unexpected return code &1 as REUSE_ALV_FIELDCATALOG_MERGE was called up ?

  The SAP error message:
  VO752 Unexpected return code &1 as REUSE_ALV_FIELDCATALOG_MERGE was called up
  typically occurs when the function module REUSE_ALV_FIELDCATALOG_MERGE returns an unexpected return code, indicating that the field catalog creation or merging process did not complete successfully.
  
  Cause
  
  The function module REUSE_ALV_FIELDCATALOG_MERGE is used to generate or merge a field catalog for ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports.
  The error message VO752 is raised when the return code from this function module is not zero (which means success).
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete input parameters passed to the function module.
  The internal table or structure passed to the function module is not properly defined or contains inconsistent data.
  The field catalog cannot be generated because the field list or table structure is invalid or missing.
  Authorization or system issues that prevent the function module from executing properly.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Input Parameters:
  
  Verify that the table name or internal table passed to REUSE_ALV_FIELDCATALOG_MERGE is correct and exists.
  Ensure that the internal table or structure passed as the data source is properly declared and filled.
  Check that the field list (if used) is valid and corresponds to the data source.
  
  
  
  Debug the Function Module:
  
  Set a breakpoint in REUSE_ALV_FIELDCATALOG_MERGE and analyze the return code and the reason for failure.
  Check the content of the input parameters and internal tables.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing or Incorrect Field Catalog Entries:
  
  If you are manually creating or modifying the field catalog, ensure all required fields are correctly defined.
  Use the standard field catalog generation as a baseline.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure the user running the report has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to VO752 or issues with REUSE_ALV_FIELDCATALOG_MERGE for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Function Module: REUSE_ALV_FIELDCATALOG_MERGE
  Message Class: VO (ALV Grid)
  Message Number: 752
  Common Usage: Used in ALV reports to generate field catalogs dynamically.
  SAP Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal for ALV programming guides.
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to ALV field catalog issues.
  
  
  Example
  DATA: lt_fieldcat TYPE lvc_t_fcat,
        ls_fieldcat TYPE lvc_s_fcat,
        lt_data     TYPE TABLE OF your_structure.
  
  CALL FUNCTION 'REUSE_ALV_FIELDCATALOG_MERGE'
    EXPORTING
      i_structure_name = 'YOUR_STRUCTURE'
    CHANGING
      ct_fieldcat      = lt_fieldcat
    EXCEPTIONS
      inconsistent_interface = 1
      program_error          = 2
      OTHERS                 = 3.
  
  IF sy-subrc <> 0.
    MESSAGE ID sy-msgid TYPE sy-msgty NUMBER sy-msgno
            WITH sy-msgv1 sy-msgv2 sy-msgv3 sy-msgv4.
  ENDIF.
  Make sure YOUR_STRUCTURE exists and is correctly defined.
  
  If you provide the exact return code (&1) value, I can help interpret it further.