How To Fix CAWUSL148 - Layout &1 contains more fields than selected. They are displayed empty

CAWUSL148 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CAWUSL - Message Class for Generic Table Browser

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Layout &1 contains more fields than selected. They are displayed empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CAWUSL148 - Layout &1 contains more fields than selected. They are displayed empty ?

  The SAP error message CAWUSL148 indicates that the layout you are trying to use contains more fields than the ones you have selected for display. This typically occurs in the context of SAP reporting or data display transactions where a layout is defined to show specific fields, but the layout itself has additional fields that are not selected for display.
  
  Cause:
  
  Layout Configuration: The layout you are using has been configured to include more fields than what you have selected. This can happen if the layout was modified or if you are using a standard layout that includes additional fields.
  User Selection: The user may have selected a layout that is not compatible with the current selection of fields, leading to empty fields being displayed.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source or structure may lead to discrepancies between the layout and the available fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust the Layout:
  
  Go to the layout settings and