How To Fix PIVB026 - Layout was automatically adjusted

PIVB026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIVB - Pivot Browser

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Layout was automatically adjusted

What causes this issue?

Layout was adjusted by the application because of one of the following
reasons:
Column that was not relevant and/or could not be filled was part of the
layout
Mandatory column was missing in the layout

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

Affected columns are: &V1& &V2& &V3& &V4&

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create and use the new SAP List Viewer variant based on the adjusted
layout.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIVB026 - Layout was automatically adjusted ?

  The SAP error message PIVB026, which states "Layout was automatically adjusted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Print Layout Management, particularly when dealing with forms and print layouts in SAPscript or Smart Forms. This message indicates that the system has made automatic adjustments to the layout of a print form due to certain conditions or settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Overlap: The layout may have fields that overlap or are too close to each other, prompting SAP to adjust the layout automatically to prevent printing issues.
  Page Size Changes: If the page size or orientation has been changed, the system may adjust the layout to fit the new dimensions.
  Changes in Data: If the data being printed has changed (e.g., longer text fields), the layout may need to be adjusted to accommodate the new data.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the print layout or form may lead to automatic adjustments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Layout: Check the layout in