How To Fix BSP_DLC_TOOLS2021 - Layout "&1" is not defined in the fact sheet customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSP_DLC_TOOLS2 -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Layout "&1" is not defined in the fact sheet customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSP_DLC_TOOLS2021 - Layout "&1" is not defined in the fact sheet customizing ?

  The SAP error message BSP_DLC_TOOLS2021 indicates that a specific layout (identified by &1) is not defined in the fact sheet customizing. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Suite applications that utilize the Business Server Pages (BSP) framework, particularly when working with fact sheets in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Layout Definition: The layout specified in the error message is not defined in the customizing settings for the fact sheet. This could happen if the layout was deleted, not created, or if there is a typo in the layout name.
  Transport Issues: If the layout was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request, leading to its absence in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout, leading to the perception that it is not defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction for the fact sheet (usually SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for fact sheet layouts and verify if the layout &1 is defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Layout:
  
  If the layout does not exist, you can create a new layout by following the customizing steps in the relevant section.
  Ensure that the layout name matches exactly with what is being referenced in the error message.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the layout was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request.
  If it was not transported, you may need to manually create it in the target system or re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the layout.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user and adjust them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific fact sheet and layout configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message BSP_DLC_TOOLS2021 and ensure that the layout is properly defined in your SAP system.