How To Fix UPB308 - Only layouts can be displayed

UPB308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPB - BPS: Balance sheet planning messages

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Only layouts can be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB308 - Only layouts can be displayed ?

  The SAP error message UPB308 ("Only layouts can be displayed") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when a user attempts to access a report or a view that is not a layout. This error indicates that the system is expecting a layout but is receiving something else, such as a query or a different type of object.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The user may be trying to open a report or a view that is not defined as a layout.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout or the specific data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the BPC environment or the specific application.
  Data Source Issues: The data source for the layout may not be correctly set up or may be missing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Type: Ensure that the object you are trying to access is indeed a layout. You can