How To Fix VEVWR_MSG007 - Existing layer is not displayed; layer not marked for display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VEVWR_MSG - Message class for Visual Enterrpise Viewer in SAP GUI

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Existing layer is not displayed; layer not marked for display

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VEVWR_MSG007 - Existing layer is not displayed; layer not marked for display ?

  The SAP error message VEVWR_MSG007 indicates that the existing layer is not displayed because it has not been marked for display. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system or when working with different development layers in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Layer Not Marked for Display: The specific layer you are trying to access or view has not been set to be displayed. This can happen if the layer is in a status that does not allow it to be viewed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the specific layer.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the display of certain layers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Layer Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE03 for transport management) and check the settings for the layer in question.
  Ensure that the layer is marked for display. You may need to change the status of the layer to allow it to be displayed.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the layer. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If this error occurs in the context of transport requests, check the transport logs and ensure that the transport request is correctly configured and released.
  Make sure that the transport layer is correctly assigned to the transport route.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the system configuration settings related to layers and transports. Ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent the display of the layer.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE03 (Transport Organizer), SE09 (Transport Requests), and SE10 (Transport Organizer).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.