How To Fix F4018 - Line layout for & not maintained - line item display not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Line layout for & not maintained - line item display not possible

What causes this issue?

No default value could be found for the line layout of the line item
display.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify default values within Financial Accounting configuration for
transaction&V1&.

<Ds:TRAN.FAKP>Proceed</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4018 - Line layout for & not maintained - line item display not possible ?

  The SAP error message F4018 ("Line layout for & not maintained - line item display not possible") typically occurs when you are trying to display line items in a report or transaction, but the system cannot find a defined layout for the specified line item display. This can happen in various financial reports or transactions where line item details are required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Line Layout: The primary cause of this error is that the line layout for the specified report or transaction has not been maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) module where the line layout settings are not properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the line layout settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F4018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Line Layout Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (for maintaining line layouts) or FSE2 (for line item display).
  Ensure that the line layout for the specific report or transaction is defined and active.
  If it is not maintained, you will need to create or modify the line layout according to your requirements.
  
  
  
  Maintain Line Layout:
  
  If you need to create a new line layout, you can do so by navigating to the appropriate configuration path in the SAP menu:
  
  Financial Accounting -> General Ledger -> Master Data -> Line Layouts.
  
  
  Define the necessary fields and settings for the line layout.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the line layout settings. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to line layouts and line item displays for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the report or transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F4018 error and successfully display line items in your SAP system.