How To Fix LAY036 - Layout module & has been changed. Update it beforehand.

LAY036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAY - Maintain Message Class: LAY

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Layout module & has been changed. Update it beforehand.

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LAY036 - Details

• The SAP error message LAY036 indicates that the layout module you are trying to use has been changed, and you need to update it before proceeding. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, such as SAP List Viewer (ALV) or SAP Query, where layouts are used to define how data is presented.
  
  Cause:
  
  Layout Changes: The layout you are trying to use has been modified or deleted in the system. This can happen if another user has changed the layout or if the layout was updated in a different environment (e.g., development to production).
  Version Mismatch: The version of the layout in your session does not match the version stored in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the updated layout.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update the Layout:
  
  Go to the layout management screen (usually accessible via the layout button or menu).
  Select the layout you want to use and