How To Fix VR126 - There are no fields in the selected layout

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 126

• Message text: There are no fields in the selected layout

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the selected display variant using the customizing tool.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR126 - There are no fields in the selected layout ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR126 - There are no fields in the selected layout
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use or print a form layout (such as a SAPscript or Smart Form layout) that does not contain any fields or elements to display data. Essentially, the layout is empty or not properly assigned with fields, so SAP cannot find any data to output.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  The selected layout (form) is empty or has no text elements or windows defined.  
  The layout is not correctly assigned to the output type or message type.  
  The form was created but no fields or placeholders were inserted.  
  The layout is inactive or not generated properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Layout Content:  
  
  Go to the form layout (SAPscript or Smart Form) in the respective transaction (e.g., SE71 for SAPscript, SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms).  
  Verify that the layout contains windows, text elements, and fields/placeholders.  
  Ensure that the fields you want to print are actually inserted into the layout.
  
  
  
  Assign the Correct Layout:  
  
  Check the output type configuration (e.g., in NACE or SPRO) to ensure the correct form layout is assigned to the output type/message type.  
  Make sure the layout name is correct and active.
  
  
  
  Activate and Generate the Layout:  
  
  For Smart Forms, ensure the form is activated and generated.  
  For SAPscript, ensure the form is active and the print program is correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Check the Print Program:  
  
  Verify that the print program or driver program is passing data correctly to the form.  
  If no data is passed, the form will appear empty.
  
  
  
  Test the Form Independently:  
  
  Use the test function in the form transaction to print a sample output and verify that fields appear.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  SE71 - SAPscript form maintenance  
  SMARTFORMS - Smart Forms maintenance  
  NACE - Output determination  
  SPRO - Customizing for output types
  
  
  
  Notes:  
  
  Ensure that the form layout is not just a blank template.  
  If you recently changed the layout, check if the changes were saved and activated.  
  Sometimes, transport issues cause layouts not to be updated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Additional Checks:  
  
  Check authorization to access the layout.  
  Review spool requests and logs for more detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The VR126 error means the selected form layout is empty or missing fields. To fix it, verify and update the form layout to include the necessary fields, ensure it is correctly assigned and active, and confirm that the print program passes data to the form.