How To Fix KN403 - No layout exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 403

• Message text: No layout exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN403 - No layout exists ?

  The SAP error message KN403 ("No layout exists") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when trying to access or display a layout for a report or transaction that does not have a defined layout. This can happen in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM), where layouts are used for displaying data in a structured format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Layout Definition: The most common cause is that the layout for the specific report or transaction has not been defined or has been deleted.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the report or transaction may not be set up correctly.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes made during a system upgrade or configuration changes may have affected the availability of the layout.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Layout Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., for sales orders, you might use