How To Fix UPP_SERV002 - No central layout template could be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_SERV - Messages for Services in Manual Planning

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No central layout template could be found

What causes this issue?

No central layout template could be found.

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?

Create a central layout template with the program "UPP_MASTER_CHECKIN".
Note the prerequisites and procedures described in the documentation
(section "Editing layout template").

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPP_SERV002 - No central layout template could be found ?

  The SAP error message UPP_SERV002 indicates that no central layout template could be found for the specific application or report you are trying to access. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's User Productivity Pack (UPP) or similar applications that rely on layout templates for displaying data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Layout Template: The most common cause is that the required layout template has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to access the layout templates.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the layout templates.
  Transport Issues: If the layout templates were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Layout Templates:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 or SE11) and check if the layout template exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new layout template.
  
  
  
  Create a Layout Template:
  
  If you need to create a new layout template, you can do so using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SE80 for development objects).
  Ensure that the layout is correctly defined and saved.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings related to layout templates in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the application is correctly linked to the layout template.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the layout templates. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the layout template was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors.
  If necessary, re-transport the layout template or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application or module you are working with for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the UPP or layout templates.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the UPP_SERV002 error message in SAP.