How To Fix LAY061 - Layout &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAY - Maintain Message Class: LAY

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Layout &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAY061 - Layout &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message LAY061, which states "Layout &1 does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access a layout (such as a report layout or a print layout) that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can happen in various SAP modules, including SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), SAP MM (Materials Management), and others where layouts are used for reporting or printing.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Layout: The specified layout (identified by &1) has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Layout Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name used when trying to access the layout.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout.
  Client-Specific Layout: The layout may exist in a different client, and the user is trying to access it in a client where it does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the layout was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Layout Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., for Smart Forms, use transaction SMARTFORMS) and check if the layout exists.
  If you are using a specific report, check the layout settings in that report.
  
  
  
  Create or Redefine Layout:
  
  If the layout does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms, or SE71 for SAPscript).
  If the layout was deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Verify Layout Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the layout you are trying to access for any typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the layout. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Client Check:
  
  Make sure you are in the correct client where the layout is supposed to exist. You can switch clients if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the layout was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the type of layout, you may use different transaction codes:
  
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms layouts.
  SE71: For SAPscript layouts.
  SFP: For Adobe Forms.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on creating and managing layouts.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.