How To Fix PIVB010 - Select a layout using the input help (F4)

PIVB010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIVB - Pivot Browser

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Select a layout using the input help (F4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIVB010 - Select a layout using the input help (F4) ?

  The SAP error message PIVB010, which states "Select a layout using the input help (F4)," typically occurs when a user is trying to access a layout in a report or transaction that requires a specific layout to be selected, but no layout has been specified or the layout field is empty.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Layout Selected: The user has not selected a layout for the report or transaction.
  Invalid Layout: The layout specified may not exist or is not available for the current user or context.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain layouts.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the layout settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Input Help (F4): Click on the field where the layout is to be selected and press F4. This will bring up a list of available layouts. Choose an appropriate layout from the list.
  Check Layout Availability: Ensure that the layout