How To Fix 0K036 - The name of layout & is in the SAP standard layout namespace

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0K - Messages for "General List Modules"

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The name of layout & is in the SAP standard layout namespace

What causes this issue?

Display variants which begin with a number or a special character other
than '/' are in the SAP standard variant name space, and can only be
defined by SAP.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0K036 - The name of layout & is in the SAP standard layout namespace ?

  The SAP error message 0K036 indicates that you are trying to create or modify a layout with a name that is already reserved in the SAP standard layout namespace. In SAP, certain namespaces are reserved for standard layouts provided by SAP, and user-defined layouts must be created in a different namespace to avoid conflicts.
  Cause:
  
  You are attempting to create a layout with a name that starts with a specific prefix reserved for SAP standard layouts (usually starting with "S" or "SAP").
  The layout name you are trying to use is already in use by SAP or another user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Choose a Different Name: 
  
  Use a unique name for your layout that does not conflict with the SAP standard naming conventions. Typically, user-defined layouts should start with a character that is not reserved (e.g., "Z" or "Y").
  
  
  
  Check Existing Layouts:
  
  Before creating a new layout, check the existing layouts to ensure that the name you want to use is not already taken. You can do this by navigating to the layout management area in the relevant SAP transaction (e.g., ALV reports, Smart Forms, etc.).
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Depending on the context (e.g., ALV, Smart Forms, etc.), you can use specific transaction codes to manage layouts. For example, in ALV reports, you can use transaction SE38 or SE80 to check existing layouts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidelines on naming conventions and layout management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Namespaces: In SAP, namespaces are used to differentiate between standard SAP objects and custom objects created by users. Standard SAP objects typically reside in the SAP namespace, while custom objects are usually created in the Z or Y namespace.
  Layout Management: Layouts are often used in various SAP applications, including ALV (ABAP List Viewer), Smart Forms, and SAPscript. Each of these has its own method for managing layouts.
  Error Handling: If you encounter this error frequently, consider implementing a naming convention for your layouts to avoid conflicts in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify your layout in SAP.