How To Fix M8643 - No line layout exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 643

• Message text: No line layout exists

What causes this issue?

The system configuration settings do not include any display variants
that specify which information you should receive on the blocked
invoices.

How to fix this error?

Consider the information you wish to have in the list of blocked
invoices. Your systems administrator can define suitable display
variants for you via invoice verification customizing.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8643 - No line layout exists ?

  The SAP error message M8643 "No line layout exists" typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with the display or processing of documents such as purchase orders, goods receipts, or inventory management. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined line layout for the specific document or transaction you are trying to access.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Line Layout Configuration: The most common cause is that the line layout for the specific document type or transaction has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to access may not have a corresponding line layout defined.
  User Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the line layout.
  System Customization: If the system has been customized, it is possible that the line layout was inadvertently removed or not properly set up.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Line Layout Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for line layout configuration (e.g., under Materials Management).
  Ensure that a line layout is defined for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Define a New Line Layout:
  
  If no line layout exists, you may need to create a new one.
  Use transaction code OML1 to define a new line layout for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct document type that corresponds to an existing line layout.
  Check the settings for the document type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the line layout.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on line layouts and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OML1 (Line Layout), and others related to materials management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M8643 error and implement a solution to resolve it.