How To Fix 5C189 - Layout set &1 cannot be opened

5C189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Layout set &1 cannot be opened

What causes this issue?

The SAP<zk>script</> form &V1&, which is assigned to master data sheet
&V2&, cannot be opened.

System Response

Various consistency checks cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Assure that the form for master data sheet &V2& exists.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C189 - Layout set &1 cannot be opened ?

  The SAP error message 5C189 indicates that a layout set (also known as a form or print layout) cannot be opened. This error typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when the system is unable to access or find the specified layout set.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Layout Set: The layout set specified in the program does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout set.
  Transport Issues: The layout set may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Incorrect Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name specified for the layout set in the program.
  Deleted or Inactive Layout Set: The layout set may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Layout Set Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE71 (for SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) to check if the layout set exists.
  Ensure that the name of the layout