How To Fix ATAB024 - Tab layout &1 is not allowed to be changed, created or deleted

ATAB024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Tab layout &1 is not allowed to be changed, created or deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to change, delete or create tab layout '&v1&' again. However,
since tab layout '&v1&' is not in the customer name range, you are not
allowed to change it, delete it, or create it again.
The SAP standard tab layouts all start with 'SAP'.
Customer tab layouts have to start with 'Y' or 'Z'.

System Response

The action is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

You can create a tab layout that starts with 'Y' or 'Z'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATAB024 - Tab layout &1 is not allowed to be changed, created or deleted ?

  The SAP error message ATAB024 indicates that a specific tab layout (identified by &1) cannot be changed, created, or deleted. This error typically arises in the context of customizing the user interface in SAP, particularly when dealing with tab layouts in transactions or screens.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the tab layout.
  System Settings: The tab layout may be locked or restricted by system settings or configurations.
  Standard Layouts: The tab layout in question may be a standard layout provided by SAP, which is not meant to be modified.
  Transport Requests: If the changes are being attempted in a system that is not the development environment, the changes may be restricted due to transport request settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify tab layouts. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Review System Settings: Check