How To Fix LAY016 - No function parameters entered for layout module version &

LAY016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAY - Maintain Message Class: LAY

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No function parameters entered for layout module version &

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LAY016 - Details

• The SAP error message LAY016 indicates that there are no function parameters entered for a layout module version. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, such as SAP List Viewer (ALV) or SAP Query, where a layout is defined for displaying data.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Parameters: The layout module version is expected to have certain parameters defined, but they are missing or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Layout Version: The layout version being referenced may not exist or may not be correctly assigned to the report or query.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout or its parameters.
  Technical Issues: There may be a technical issue with the SAP system or the specific transaction being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LAY016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Layout Configuration:
  
  Go to the layout configuration for the report or query in question.
  Ensure that