How To Fix UAGENTABSEL213 - Select an existing layout

UAGENTABSEL213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UAGENTABSEL - Messages for SE16N and Generic Table Selection

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Select an existing layout

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UAGENTABSEL213 - Select an existing layout ?

  The SAP error message UAGENTABSEL213: "Select an existing layout" typically occurs in the context of using SAP's reporting tools or when working with certain applications that involve layout management, such as SAP Query or SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports. This error indicates that the system expects you to select a predefined layout for displaying data, but none has been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Layout Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a layout from the available options.
  Layout Not Saved: If you are trying to use a layout that has not been saved or does not exist in the system, this error may occur.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain layouts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select an Existing Layout:
  
  When prompted with the error, look for a dropdown or selection box where you can choose an existing layout. Make sure to select