How To Fix /OSP/MSG187 - ALV Layout Variants could be not retreived for the report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: ALV Layout Variants could be not retreived for the report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG187 - ALV Layout Variants could be not retreived for the report ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG187 indicates that the ALV (ABAP List Viewer) layout variants could not be retrieved for a specific report. This issue can arise due to several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Layout Variants: The layout variants for the report may not have been created or saved in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout variants.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the ALV framework or the report itself.
  Transport Issues: If the report or its variants were transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  User-Specific Settings: The layout variants might be user-specific, and the current user may not have any saved variants.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Layout Variants:
  
  Go to the report and check if any layout variants exist. You can do this by clicking on the "Layout" button in the ALV toolbar and selecting "Manage Layouts."
  If no variants exist, create a new layout and save it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage ALV layouts. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any technical errors in the system logs (transaction SM21) or the application logs (transaction SLG1).
  You may also want to check if there are any known issues or notes related to the specific report or ALV framework in the SAP Notes database.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the report was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects (including layout variants) were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  User-Specific Layouts:
  
  If the layout is user-specific, ensure that the user is logged in with the correct credentials and check if the layout is saved under the correct user ID.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALV Layout Management: Familiarize yourself with how to manage ALV layouts in SAP. This includes creating, modifying, and deleting layouts.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report to understand how it handles ALV layouts and any specific requirements it may have.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.