How To Fix COIS005 - Enter either a profile or a layout

COIS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COIS - Messages for the Order Information System

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter either a profile or a layout

What causes this issue?

One of the following situations applies:
You have not specified a profile or a layout.
You have specified a profile and a layout.
However, only one of the entries is required.

How to fix this error?

Enter either a profile or a layout, but not both, for the list display.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COIS005 - Enter either a profile or a layout ?

  The SAP error message COIS005 ("Enter either a profile or a layout") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with the Information System (IS) for controlling reports. This error indicates that the system requires either a profile or a layout to be specified in order to proceed with the report generation or data retrieval.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile/Layout: The user has not specified a profile or layout in the selection screen of the report or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The profiles or layouts may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified profiles or layouts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Profile or Layout:
  
  When you encounter this error, check the selection screen of the report or transaction you are using. Ensure that you have entered either a valid profile or a layout.
  If you are unsure about the