How To Fix RMST1604 - Output layout &1 has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMST1 - RMS-TLS: Messages

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Output layout &1 has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMST1604 - Output layout &1 has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message RMST1604, which states "Output layout &1 has been deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's output management system, particularly when dealing with output types and layouts in the SAP system. This error indicates that the specified output layout (identified by &1) is no longer available or has been deleted from the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Output Layout: The output layout referenced in the error message has been deleted from the system, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or transport of changes that might have removed or altered the output layout.
  Transport Issues: If the output layout was part of a transport request that was not properly imported or was deleted during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output layout, leading to the perception that it has been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Output Layout: Verify if the output layout still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., NACE for output types) and checking the output layout configuration.
  Recreate Output Layout: If the output layout has indeed been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by:
  
  Going to the transaction where the output layout is defined (e.g., NACE for output types).
  Selecting the appropriate output type and creating a new output layout.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to see if the output layout was included and whether it was successfully imported.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the output layout. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs to understand if there were any recent changes that might have affected the output layout.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to output management include:
  
  NACE: Output Types
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SOST: Send Requests
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RMST1604 error and restore functionality to your output management processes in SAP.