How To Fix QG_EVAL026 - Current layout settings will be lost during selection

QG_EVAL026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QG_EVAL - QM Evaluations Using Graphics and Tables

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Current layout settings will be lost during selection

What causes this issue?

The current layout settings do not correspond to the default layout.

System Response

The changes to the layout will be lost.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the current layout settings again, you should save
these as a layout variant. You can then select this variant for the view
on the selection screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QG_EVAL026 - Current layout settings will be lost during selection ?

  The SAP error message QG_EVAL026 ("Current layout settings will be lost during selection") typically occurs when you are trying to change the layout of a report or a selection screen in SAP, and the system is warning you that any custom layout settings you have applied will be discarded if you proceed with the action.
  
  Cause:
  This message is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to change the selection criteria or layout of a report or transaction that has custom settings.
  You are trying to switch to a different layout or selection variant that is incompatible with your current settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Save Current Layout: Before making any changes, save your current layout settings. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the layout menu (often found under "Settings" or "Layout").
  Selecting "Save Layout" or "Save As" to create a new layout variant.
  
  
  
  Proceed with Caution: If you are sure you want to change