How To Fix ATAB026 - Group boxes do not exist for tab layout &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Group boxes do not exist for tab layout &1.

What causes this issue?

You defined tab layout &v1& without assigning group boxes to it. This
does not make sense, since tab layout &v1& cannot otherwise be used in
the application.

System Response

Data is not saved.

How to fix this error?

Assign group boxes to tab layout &v1&.

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 ATAB026 - Group boxes do not exist for tab layout &1. ?

  The SAP error message ATAB026 indicates that there is an issue with the tab layout in a particular screen or transaction. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to find the group boxes that are supposed to be associated with the specified tab layout.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Group Boxes: The group boxes that are supposed to be displayed under the specified tab layout are either not defined or have been deleted.
  Incorrect Tab Layout Configuration: The tab layout might be incorrectly configured, leading to a mismatch between the tab and the associated group boxes.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might have been issues during the transport that caused the group boxes to be missing.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user might not have the necessary authorizations to view certain elements, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Group Box Definitions: Verify that the group boxes are correctly defined in the screen layout. You can do this by going to the screen painter (SE80 or SE41) and checking the layout for the specific transaction or program.
  Review Tab Layout Configuration: Ensure that the tab layout is correctly configured and that it references the correct group boxes. This can be done in the screen attributes.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to see if there were any errors during the transport process. You may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the group boxes and tabs. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program to see where the error is being triggered. This can provide insights into what is going wrong.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE41 (Menu Painter), SE93 (Transaction Codes), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) can be useful for checking the definitions and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or transaction to understand the expected behavior of the tab layout and group boxes.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.