How To Fix RMSA_STD005 - Standardization layout &1 already exists

RMSA_STD005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSA_STD - RMS-ATL: Messages for Standardization

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Standardization layout &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

When creating a standardization layout you entered the name of a layout
in the <ZK>Standardization Layout</> field that already exists.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose a different name.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSA_STD005 - Standardization layout &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message RMSA_STD005 indicates that a standardization layout with the specified name (represented by &1) already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a new standardization layout with a name that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to create a new standardization layout with a name that has already been assigned to an existing layout.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue or a misunderstanding of the naming conventions used in your SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RMSA_STD005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Layouts:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (usually related to standardization layouts) and check the list of existing layouts.
  Look for the layout name that you are trying to create. If it exists, you will need to choose a different name for your new layout.
  
  
  
  Rename or Delete