How To Fix /SCWM/EGF017 - Only a cross-user layout can be transported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/EGF -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Only a cross-user layout can be transported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/EGF017 - Only a cross-user layout can be transported ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/EGF017: Only a cross-user layout can be transported typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when you are trying to transport a layout that is user-specific rather than a cross-user layout. This error indicates that the layout you are attempting to transport is not suitable for transport because it is tied to a specific user.
  Cause:
  
  User-Specific Layout: The layout you are trying to transport is created or modified for a specific user, which means it cannot be transported to other users or systems.
  Transport Settings: The transport settings in your SAP system may not allow for user-specific layouts to be transported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Create a Cross-User Layout:
  
  Instead of using a user-specific layout, create a cross-user layout. This can usually be done by saving the layout as a "global" or "cross-user" layout.
  In the layout settings, look for an option to save the layout for all users or as a global layout.
  
  
  
  Check Layout Settings:
  
  Go to the layout settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., /SCWM/PRDI for the EWM monitor).
  Ensure that the layout is set to be shared across users.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If you have already created a cross-user layout, ensure that it is included in the correct transport request.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to manage transport requests and ensure that the layout is part of the request you are trying to transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on creating and managing layouts in EWM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP EWM Documentation: Check the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on layouts and transport management in EWM.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the transport has the necessary authorizations to create and transport layouts.
  System Configuration: Review the system configuration settings related to transport management to ensure they align with your organization's policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully transport the desired layout.