How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCA_LYT001 - The default layout cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCA_LYT -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The default layout cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCA_LYT001 - The default layout cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCA_LYT001 indicating "The default layout cannot be deleted" typically occurs in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when a user attempts to delete a layout that is set as the default layout for a particular application or function.
  Cause:
  
  Default Layout: The layout you are trying to delete is marked as the default layout for the application. SAP does not allow the deletion of default layouts to ensure that there is always a layout available for users.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify or delete layouts.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations that prevent the deletion of certain layouts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Default Layout:
  
  Before you can delete the layout, you need to change the default layout to another existing layout. This can usually be done in the layout management settings of the application.
  Navigate to the layout management area, select a different layout, and set it as the default.
  
  
  
  Delete Non-Default Layouts:
  
  If you want to delete a layout, ensure that it is not set as the default. You can only delete layouts that are not currently marked as default.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete layouts. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator to grant you the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to layout management in PLM for more detailed instructions on managing layouts.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if you suspect it may be a system configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP PLM Documentation: Check the official SAP Help Portal for detailed information on layout management in PLM.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing layouts, such as PLM_LAY for layout management.
  User Roles: Review the roles assigned to your user profile to ensure you have the necessary access rights for layout management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your layouts effectively in SAP PLM.