How To Fix WB861 - No documents exist for layout module versions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 861

• Message text: No documents exist for layout module versions

What causes this issue?

No planogram files are assigned to the layout module versions. This is
why no index files were generated to convert the planogram files into
html-format.

System Response

The system cannot display any planogram with screens in html-format.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB861 - No documents exist for layout module versions ?

  The SAP error message WB861: No documents exist for layout module versions typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or BusinessObjects when trying to access or display a layout that does not have any associated documents or data.
  Cause:
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause is that there are no documents or data available for the specified layout module version. This can happen if the data has not been loaded into the system or if the data is filtered out based on the selection criteria.
  Incorrect Layout Version: The layout version you are trying to access may not be valid or may not have been created yet.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the documents associated with the layout.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the BW system or the underlying database that prevent the retrieval of documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Availability: Ensure that the data has been loaded into the system for the relevant time period and that it matches the selection criteria of the layout.
  Verify Layout Version: Confirm that you are using the correct layout version. You can check the available layout versions in the system and ensure that the one you are trying to access exists.
  Review Authorizations: Check if you have the necessary authorizations to access the documents related to the layout. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Refresh Data: If the data is supposed to be there but is not showing up, try refreshing the data or re-running the data load process.
  Check for Technical Issues: If the problem persists, consult with your technical team to check for any underlying issues with the BW system or database.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the data models and data loads.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs for any errors during data loading or processing that might give more insight into the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes or documentation that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to SAP support for further assistance.