How To Fix UCUM032 - A custom layout does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCUM - Messages for Monitor

• Message number: 032

• Message text: A custom layout does not exist

What causes this issue?

A user-defined monitor layout was not found. The function can only be
executed if a monitor layout was already saved.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCUM032 - A custom layout does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UCUM032, which states "A custom layout does not exist," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a custom layout in a report or transaction that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in reporting transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Custom Layout: The specified custom layout has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Layout Name: The layout name being referenced may be misspelled or incorrect.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the custom layout.
  Transport Issues: If the layout was transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Layout Availability:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., ALV report) and check if the layout exists.
  You can usually do this by selecting the layout option and looking for the custom layout in the list.
  
  
  
  Create or Recreate the Layout:
  
  If the layout does not exist, you can create a new custom layout by configuring the report settings and saving the layout.
  Ensure that you save it with the correct name and that it is marked as a custom layout.
  
  
  
  Verify Layout Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the layout you are trying to access. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the custom layout. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the layout was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that the layout is available in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the transaction or report you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message UCUM032.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to layout management, such as SE93 for transaction codes, SE80 for object navigator, or ALV related transactions.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP Community forums for additional assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCUM032 error and successfully access or create the required custom layout.