How To Fix FMPEP001 - Layout &1 is not consistent, you cannot continue

FMPEP001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPEP - Use for the Mulitple Budget Entry Transaction in BCS

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Layout &1 is not consistent, you cannot continue

What causes this issue?

The layout &V1& is not consistent because it contains at least two entry
columns with different <DS:DE.BUKU_VALTYPE>BCS value types</> (budget
and release). However, you cannot simultaneously work with only budgeted
<ZK>and </>released budget data. This can only be done in separate
budgeting phases.
For further information, see the documentation
<DS:SIMG.FMBCS_RELEASE_BUDGET>Overview of Release Scenarios</>

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?

Change the layout of the transaction in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.BCS_VC_FMPEP_CUST>Define Layout for Multiple Budget Entry</>
Optionally, select another layout in the menu bar <LS>Extras/Change
Layout</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMPEP001 - Layout &1 is not consistent, you cannot continue ?

  The SAP error message FMPEP001, which states "Layout &1 is not consistent, you cannot continue," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where layouts are used for displaying data. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the layout configuration, which prevents the system from processing the request.
  Causes:
  
  Layout 
  Configuration Issues: The layout may have been modified or corrupted, leading to inconsistencies in the data structure or fields.
  Missing Fields: Required fields in the layout may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Version Mismatch: The layout version being used may not match the expected version in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the layout.
  Transport Issues: If the layout was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Layout Configuration:
  
  Go to the layout configuration settings and verify that all