How To Fix /PLMB/BA_EXP023 - You cannot save a standard selection layout as custom

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_EXP -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: You cannot save a standard selection layout as custom

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_EXP023 - You cannot save a standard selection layout as custom ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_EXP023 indicates that you are trying to save a standard selection layout as a custom layout, which is not allowed in the SAP system. This restriction is in place to maintain the integrity of standard layouts that are provided by SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Standard Layouts: SAP provides standard selection layouts that are predefined and cannot be modified or saved as custom layouts.
  System Restrictions: The system is designed to prevent users from altering standard layouts to ensure consistency and reliability across different users and sessions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Create a New Custom Layout:
  
  Instead of trying to save a standard layout, create a new custom layout from scratch.
  Go to the selection screen where you want to create the layout.
  Choose the option to create a new layout (usually found under the "Layout" menu).
  Define your custom fields and settings, and then save it as a custom layout.
  
  
  
  Modify an Existing Custom Layout:
  
  If you have an existing custom layout that you can modify, load that layout and make the necessary changes.
  Save the modified layout under the same name or a new name.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify layouts. Sometimes, restrictions can be due to user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on creating and managing selection layouts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or updates regarding this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Tutorials: Consider looking for training materials or tutorials on SAP layout management to better understand how to work with selection layouts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to work around the error and create the desired custom selection layout in SAP.