How To Fix GA213 - Select an existing layout

GA213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Select an existing layout

What causes this issue?

You have entered a display variant that either does not exist or is not
valid.

System Response

Processing is stopped.

How to fix this error?

Use F4 to select a possible entry value.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA213 - Select an existing layout ?

  The SAP error message GA213, which states "Select an existing layout," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or layout management functionalities, such as when working with forms, reports, or layouts in modules like SAPscript or Smart Forms.
  
  Cause:
  The error GA213 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  No Layout Selected: The user has not selected a layout from the available options when trying to execute a report or print a document.
  Invalid Layout: The layout that the user is trying to use does not exist or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the layout.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that prevents the layout from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GA213 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Layout: Ensure that you are selecting a valid and existing layout from the dropdown or selection list. If you