What is ALV grid control in SAP BC-SRV-ALV - SAP List Viewer?

SAP Term: ALV grid control

• Component: BC-SRV-ALV

• Component Name: SAP List Viewer

• Description: The user interface element for displaying tabular data in applications. SAP provides functions that allow the user to sort, filter, and sum data in tables. Depending on the application, the ALV grid control includes additional application-specific functions and hides functions available in the standard SAP System.

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• Key Concepts: 
  ALV Grid Control is a component of the SAP List Viewer (BC-SRV-ALV) that allows users to display and manipulate data in a tabular format. It provides a wide range of features, such as sorting, filtering, and column resizing. It also supports various display formats, such as text, numbers, dates, and checkboxes. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use ALV Grid Control, users must first create an instance of the component in their program. This can be done by calling the function module REUSE_ALV_GRID_DISPLAY. Once the instance is created, users can then set up the display parameters for the grid. This includes setting up the column headers, sorting criteria, and other display options. After the parameters are set up, users can then call the function module REUSE_ALV_GRID_DISPLAY to display the grid. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using ALV Grid Control, it is important to remember that it is not a database table. Therefore, any changes made to the grid will not be saved in the database. Additionally, it is important to note that ALV Grid Control does not support all data types. Therefore, it is important to check if the data type is supported before attempting to display it in the grid. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on ALV Grid Control and how to use it, please refer to SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use ALV Grid Control.