How To Fix LD196 - Layout &1 does not exist

LD196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LD - Logistics Automotive Line Design

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Layout &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system could not find the layout you selected. Therefore, no
template could be opened.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

First of all save the layout concerned and then open the template.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LD196 - Layout &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message LD196, which states "Layout &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Logistics or SAP HR when a specific layout or form is being referenced but cannot be found in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when generating reports, printing documents, or using specific transaction codes that require a layout.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Layout: The specified layout (identified by &1) has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Layout Name: The layout name might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the program or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified layout.
  Transport Issues: If the layout was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Client-Specific Layouts: The layout may exist in another client but not in the current client