How To Fix UCUM046 - This layout always displays the status in text format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCUM - Messages for Monitor

• Message number: 046

• Message text: This layout always displays the status in text format

What causes this issue?

You are displaying the status details in the hierarchy column. In this
case, the status is always displayed as text, even if chose <LS>Display
Status Symbols</> in the status display <LS>Settings</>. Furthermore,
the <LS>Name</> column is always hidden because it has no information
when using this type of display.

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?

If you want to see symbols for the status display, you need to choose a
different type of display for the hierarchy column.

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 UCUM046 - This layout always displays the status in text format ?

  The SAP error message UCUM046 indicates that a specific layout in SAP is configured to always display the status in text format, which may not be the desired behavior for users who expect a different representation of the status (e.g., numeric or graphical).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from the configuration settings of the layout in the SAP system. It may occur due to:
  
  The layout being set to a specific format that does not allow for changes.
  User-specific settings that override the default layout behavior.
  A limitation in the version of SAP being used, where certain layouts are restricted to text format.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCUM046 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Layout Settings:
  
  Go to the layout configuration settings in the relevant SAP module (e.g., SAP GUI, SAP Fiori).
  Verify if the layout is set to display status in text format. If possible, change the settings to allow for a different format.
  
  
  
  User-Specific Settings:
  
  Check if there are any user-specific settings that might be enforcing the text format. You can do this by navigating to user profile settings and adjusting the layout preferences.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with. There may be specific instructions or notes regarding layout configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  System Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date. Sometimes, bugs or limitations in older versions can lead to such issues, and updates may resolve them.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. SAP Notes often contain patches or workarounds for known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same problem and can share their solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Familiarize yourself with SAP's layout management and reporting tools, as understanding how layouts work can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the UCUM046 error and configure the layout to meet your needs.