How To Fix FAGL_REPORTING_EN021 - Download not possible due to layout error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REPORTING_EN - FAGL_REPORTING_EN

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Download not possible due to layout error

What causes this issue?

You want to download the first result list into a file. The layout you
chose (or the default layout configured for this context) contains the
value field <ZH>&V1&</>. However, the reference field <ZH>&V2&</> is not
contained in the layout.
Since you activated output conversion for value fields, all required
refrence fields must be contained in the layout.

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?

Add the field <ZH>&V2&</> to your layout.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_REPORTING_EN021 - Download not possible due to layout error ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REPORTING_EN021, which states "Download not possible due to layout error," typically occurs when there is an issue with the layout settings in the report you are trying to download. This error can arise in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) and General Ledger (GL) reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Layout Configuration Issues: The layout you are trying to use for the report may be incorrectly configured or corrupted.
  Missing Fields: The report layout may reference fields that are not available or have been removed.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout or the data.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or the report itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Layout Configuration:
  
  Go to the layout settings of the report and verify that the layout is correctly configured.
  If necessary, create a new layout or reset to a standard layout.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Layout:
  
  If the layout is corrupted, consider recreating it from scratch or using a standard layout as a template.
  
  
  
  Verify Field Availability:
  
  Ensure that all fields referenced in the layout are available in the report. If any fields have been removed or are not relevant, update the layout accordingly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the report and its layout.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying system issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to report layout management, such as GRR1 (for report layout) or GRR2 (for layout management).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific report you are working with to understand its layout requirements and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FAGL_REPORTING_EN021 error message.