How To Fix ACE118 - Layout variant &1 does not exist

ACE118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Layout variant &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create layout variant &1& in Accrual Engine Customizing. Alternatively,
choose a different layout variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ACE118 - Details

• The SAP error message ACE118, which states "Layout variant &1 does not exist," typically occurs when a user tries to access a layout variant that has not been defined or has been deleted in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of reporting or data display transactions where layout variants are used to customize the presentation of data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Layout Variant: The layout variant specified (indicated by &1) does not exist in the system.
  Deletion: The layout variant may have been deleted by another user or during a system cleanup.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered the layout variant name incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified layout variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Layout Variants:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., ALV reports) and check the available layout variants. You can usually find this option in the