To reserve an area on the screen for an ALV Grid Control, which method is appropriate?

The appropriate method to reserve an area on the screen for an ALV Grid Control involves understanding how the GUI components interact within the SAP environment. The best approach is to create an object of the class CL_GUI_CUSTOM_CONTAINER. This class allows for the creation of a custom container on the screen, which can then hold other components like the ALV Grid Control.

By using CL_GUI_CUSTOM_CONTAINER, you define a specific area on the screen where the ALV Grid will be displayed. This allows for better customization and control over the layout in your SAP application.

The other options involve valid components, but they serve different purposes or operate at a different level of the interface. For example, creating an object of CL_GUI_ALV_GRID is necessary for the actual ALV grid functionality, but you still need a container to place it within. The Screen Painter does help in designing the layout, but it is not the direct method to programmatically reserve space for the ALV. Lastly, while CL_SALV_TABLE is used for ALV table functionality, it does not specifically relate to reserving screen space.

Thus, creating an object of CL_GUI_CUSTOM_CONTAINER is the correct approach to ensure that there is a designated area for the ALV Grid Control to be displayed