How To Fix LAY103 - Create a variant first

LAY103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAY - Maintain Message Class: LAY

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Create a variant first

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LAY103 - Details

• The SAP error message LAY103: "Create a variant first" typically occurs in the context of layout management in SAP, particularly when dealing with reports or data displays that require a specific layout variant to be defined before the system can process the request.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a layout variant, but no variant has been created or selected. Layout variants are used to save specific settings for reports, such as field selections, sort orders, and display options. If the system cannot find a defined variant, it cannot proceed with the operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LAY103 error, you need to create a layout variant. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Report or Transaction:
  
  Navigate to the report or transaction where you encountered the error.
  
  
  
  Open the Layout Management:
  
  Look for an option to manage layouts or variants. This is often found in the