How To Fix UPP_FR015 - Layout has the wrong type (no Excel layout)

UPP_FR015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_FR - Frontend

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Layout has the wrong type (no Excel layout)

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UPP_FR015 - Details

• The SAP error message UPP_FR015, which states "Layout has the wrong type (no Excel layout)," typically occurs when you are trying to use a layout that is not compatible with the expected format for Excel exports in SAP. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's reporting tools, particularly when dealing with the Universal Planning (UPP) or other planning-related functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Layout Type: The layout you are trying to use is not defined as an Excel layout. SAP expects a specific format for Excel exports, and if the layout is set up incorrectly, this error will occur.
  Missing or Corrupted Layout: The layout may be missing or corrupted, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid Excel layout.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the layout from being recognized correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Layout Type:
  
  Go to the layout settings in the SAP system and verify