How To Fix UPP_LB017 - The environment was changed. The layout is being modified

UPP_LB017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_LB - Layout Builder: Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The environment was changed. The layout is being modified

What causes this issue?

The environment (planning area or level) of the layout &V1& (&V2&) has
changed. In this form, the layout can be processed but no longer used
for planning.

System Response

The system attempts to automatically adapt the layout to the new
environment.

How to fix this error?

A consistent layout status cannot be generated automatically in every
case. Look at the log of the changes made and then process the layout.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UPP_LB017 - Details

• The SAP error message UPP_LB017, which states "The environment was changed. The layout is being modified," typically occurs in the context of SAP's User Profile and Personalization (UPP) functionalities. This error indicates that there has been a change in the environment or context in which the layout is being used, which can lead to issues with how the layout is displayed or processed.
  Causes:
  
  Changes in User Settings: If a user modifies their personal settings or layout configurations, it can trigger this error.
  System Updates: Updates or changes to the SAP system or application can alter the environment, leading to layout inconsistencies.
  Session Timeouts: If a user’s session times out or if there are connectivity issues, it may result in this error when trying to access or modify layouts.
  Authorization Issues: Changes in user roles or authorizations can affect the ability to access certain layouts or data.
  Data Model Changes: If there are changes in the