How To Fix VR024 - Layout & is defined as a default layout

VR024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Layout & is defined as a default layout

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR024 - Layout & is defined as a default layout ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VR024 - Layout & is defined as a default layout
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to delete or modify a layout that is currently set as the default layout in SAP. The system prevents changes to or deletion of a layout that is assigned as default because it is actively used in reports or transactions.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP, layouts are used to define the format and display settings for reports or ALV grids.
  One layout can be set as the default layout for a particular user or report.
  If you attempt to delete or change a layout that is marked as default, SAP throws the VR024 error to prevent inconsistencies or errors in report display.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check which layout is set as default:
  
  Go to the transaction or report where the layout is used.
  Open the layout selection screen.
  Identify the layout marked as default (usually indicated by a checkbox or a star).
  
  
  
  Change the default layout:
  
  Select another