How To Fix WB818 - Customer &1 is not the reference customer for layout module &2

WB818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Customer &1 is not the reference customer for layout module &2

What causes this issue?

The customer is not the reference customer for the layout module.

System Response

When data is exported, this does not have any effect. The message is a
warning only. The data relevant to the customer entered, and not the
reference customer, is selected.

How to fix this error?

Call the function module again with the correct reference customer or
maintain the layout module in
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB818 - Customer &1 is not the reference customer for layout module &2 ?

  The SAP error message WB818 indicates that the specified customer is not the reference customer for the layout module you are trying to use. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's layout management, particularly when dealing with customer-specific layouts for documents or reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Customer Reference: The customer you are trying to use does not have the necessary reference set up for the specified layout module.
  Missing Configuration: The layout module may not be properly configured to include the customer in question.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the customer as a valid reference.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the layout module in question.
  Verify that the customer is correctly assigned as a reference customer for that layout module.
  
  
  
  Assign Reference Customer:
  
  If the customer is not assigned, you may need to assign them as a reference customer for the