How To Fix J-036 - Generation template for extended list display not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Generation template for extended list display not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-036 - Generation template for extended list display not found ?

  The SAP error message J-036, which states "Generation template for extended list display not found," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary template for generating an extended list display in a specific transaction or report. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing templates.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Template: The required generation template for the extended list display is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the report or transaction may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the template or the report.
  Transport Issues: If the template was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the generation template exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a