How To Fix GR478 - Standard layout & already exists

GR478 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 478

• Message text: Standard layout & already exists

What causes this issue?

A standard layout with this name already exists, and you cannot
therefore create it.

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?

Check the name of the standard layout, and select a name that does not
yet exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GR478 - Details

• The SAP error message GR478 ("Standard layout & already exists") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a standard layout in SAP that already exists in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with reports, layouts for print forms, or other configuration settings where layouts are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Layout Name: You are attempting to create a new layout with a name that is already in use.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to prevent the creation of duplicate layouts to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment and trying to transport layouts to a production environment, there may be conflicts with existing layouts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Layouts: Before creating a new layout, check the existing layouts to see if the one you are trying to create already exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant