How To Fix VR021 - Cannot generate source code for layout

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Cannot generate source code for layout

What causes this issue?

The following situations could result in the ABAP coding not being
generated:

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

1. System error in generating
2. Another user or transaction is generating (source code is blocked).

System Response

ABAP coding will not be regenerated for display variants. Customizing
changes will however be saved.

How to fix this error?

Carry out the generating later.
The ABAP coding can be recreated in the initial screen for Customizing
transactions via Environment - Generate.

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