How To Fix 0K069 - Layout &1 already exists

0K069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Layout &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0K069 - Layout &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message 0K069: Layout &1 already exists typically occurs when you are trying to create a new layout (for example, in a report or a query) that has the same name as an existing layout. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as SAP Query, SAP Report Painter, or other reporting tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  The layout name you are trying to use is already in use by another layout in the system.
  You may have inadvertently tried to create a duplicate layout without realizing that a layout with the same name already exists.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Layouts:
  
  Before creating a new layout, check the list of existing layouts to see if the one you want to create already exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report where layouts are managed.
  For example, in SAP Query, you can use transaction code SQ01 to check existing queries and their layouts.
  
  
  
  Rename the New