How To Fix WB876 - Version &1 of layout module &2 already exists

WB876 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 876

• Message text: Version &1 of layout module &2 already exists

What causes this issue?

This version of the layout module already exists.

System Response

The data record cannot be created more than once.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB876 - Version &1 of layout module &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message WB876 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a layout module (such as a report layout) that already exists in the system with the same version number. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript when you are trying to create a new version of a layout that has already been defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  You are trying to create a new version of a layout module (e.g., Smart Form or SAPscript) with a version number that already exists.
  There may be a misunderstanding regarding the versioning of layout modules, where the user believes they are creating a new version but are inadvertently using an existing version number.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Versions:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the layout module (e.g., SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms).
  Check the existing versions of the