How To Fix K9151 - Layout & does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Layout & does not exist.

What causes this issue?

Planning layout &V1& entered by you or set by the planner profile does
not exist in the current client.
This can have the following causes:
The planning layout has not yet been created in Customizing.
The planning layout is a layout delivered by SAP that has not yet been
imported into the client to which you have logged on.
SAP planning layouts begin with a number, user-defined planning layouts
do not.

How to fix this error?

If you require the user-defined planning layout &V1&, you must first
create it in Customzing.
If planning layout &V1& is a layout delivered by SAP, you must first
import this from client 000 in Customizing.
For layouts from General Controlling, choose <LS>Controlling -> General
Controlling -> Production Start-Up Preparation -> Transport System
Settings -> Transport Settings for Planning -> Import Standard Planning
Layouts</>.
For layouts from Profit Center Accounting, choose <LS>Enterprise
Controlling -> Profit Center Accounting -> Tools -> Transport
Customizing Settings -> Transport Settings for Planning -> Import
Planning Layouts</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9151 - Layout & does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message K9151, which states "Layout & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to access a report or a layout that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when generating reports in the Report Painter or Report Writer.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Layout: The specified layout has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Layout Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name in the layout reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout.
  Transport Issues: If the layout was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been imported correctly.
  Client-Specific Layout: The layout may exist in another client but not in the current client you are working in.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Layout Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., GRR1 for Report Painter) and check if the layout exists.
  If you have the layout name, you can also use transaction SE93 to check if it is defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Recreate Layout:
  
  If the layout does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., GRR1 for Report Painter).
  If it was deleted, you may need to recreate it based on the specifications required.
  
  
  
  Verify Layout Name:
  
  Double-check the layout name for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the layout. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the layout was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Issues:
  
  If the layout exists in another client, you may need to transport it to the current client or create it anew in the current client.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as GRR1 (Report Painter), GRR2 (Report Writer), and SE93 (Transaction Codes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message K9151.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Report Painter and Report Writer for guidance on creating and managing layouts.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.