How To Fix /PLMU/AUTH_UI012 - Explosion settings cannot be maintained as there is no layout available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/AUTH_UI -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Explosion settings cannot be maintained as there is no layout available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/AUTH_UI012 - Explosion settings cannot be maintained as there is no layout available ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/AUTH_UI012 Explosion settings cannot be maintained as there is no layout available typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly when dealing with the configuration of explosion settings for product structures or bills of materials (BOMs).
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is unable to maintain explosion settings because there is no layout available for the user to work with. Layouts in SAP are used to define how data is presented to the user, and if there are no layouts defined or available for the specific transaction or view, the system will prevent any changes from being made.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Layout Availability:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or screen where you are trying to maintain the explosion settings.
  Check if there are any layouts available for selection. If not, you may need to create or