How To Fix 0K052 - Standard layouts must start with the special character &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Standard layouts must start with the special character &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0K052 - Standard layouts must start with the special character & ?

  The cause of SAP error message 0K052 is that standard layouts in SAP must start with the special character "&". This error occurs when a layout is created or modified without using the "&" character at the beginning.
  The solution to this error is to ensure that the standard layout starts with the "&" character. To fix the error, you need to edit the layout and add the "&" character at the beginning of the layout name.
  Related information:
  
  Standard layouts in SAP are used for various purposes, such as printing reports or displaying data in a specific format.
  The "&" character is a special character used to identify standard layouts in SAP.
  SAP enforces the use of the "&" character at the beginning of standard layout names to differentiate them from other layouts.
  Not using the "&" character at the beginning of a standard layout name will result in the error message 0K052.
  It is important to follow SAP naming conventions and guidelines to avoid errors and ensure proper functionality of the system.