How To Fix FMBWB001 - Layout &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBWB - Budgeting Workbench

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Layout &1 not found

What causes this issue?

You have selected a layout variant that does not exist.

System Response

The layout variant selected is not valid.

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid layout variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBWB001 - Layout &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message FMBWB001 indicates that a specific layout (design or format) for a report or document is not found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial management or reporting within SAP, particularly when trying to generate a report that relies on a predefined layout.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Layout: The specified layout (indicated by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, deleted, or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Layout Name: The layout name being referenced may be misspelled or incorrectly specified in the report configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout.
  Transport Issues: If the layout was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Layout Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., FMBWB for budget reports) and check if the layout exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Layout Name:
  
  Ensure that the layout name is correctly specified in the report configuration. Check for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Layout:
  
  If the layout is missing, you can create a new layout using the appropriate transaction (e.g., GRR1 for creating report layouts).
  If you need to modify an existing layout, use the layout maintenance transaction to make the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the layout. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the layout was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on creating and managing layouts in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBWB (for budget reports) and GRR1 (for layout creation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMBWB001 error and successfully generate the required report or document in SAP.