How To Fix ATAB002 - Internal error. Layout &2 not found.

ATAB002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATAB - Tabs in master data: Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Internal error. Layout &2 not found.

What causes this issue?

You want to process a master record in application &v1&. However, there
is no entry for application &v1& and tab layout &v2& in system table
&v3&.

System Response

Master data processing cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check Customizing of application &v1& to see if tab layout &v2& is
defined there.
If the layout being used is the "SAP" layout, there is a program error.
In that case, contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATAB002 - Internal error. Layout &2 not found. ?

  The SAP error message ATAB002, which states "Internal error. Layout &2 not found," typically occurs when there is an issue with the layout or form that is being referenced in a report or transaction. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when printing forms, generating reports, or using specific SAP applications that rely on layouts.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Layout: The specified layout (identified by &2) does not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion, transport issues, or incorrect configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout.
  Transport Errors: If the layout was transported from another system, there may have been errors during the transport process.
  
  Configuration Issues: The layout may not be properly configured or linked to the relevant application or report.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Layout Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) or SE71 (for SAPscript) to check if the