ALV list table Contents

I am trying to figure out how to get to the actual list used when ALV displays the data in the ALV container.

I need access to this list to determine the order of the records so I can correctly match error messages with the line they apply to. Things get messed up when the user sorts or filters the data and the original context table that contains the data is not affected by these actions.

I have been able to find the table contents in debug mode but they are in a protected attribute and I have not found a method that will return the information. I am sure I saw this done somewhere but I cannot remember where.

If anyone has the sequence of calls to get to this data I would appreciate it .

Glenn