How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE083 - No layout for material type &1 in client &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 083

• Message text: No layout for material type &1 in client &2

What causes this issue?

You have not assigned a layout for material type &1 in client
&2.

System Response

If you do not assign a layout for this material type, the system
displays a blank screen.

How to fix this error?

Define a layout for this material type in Customizing for Logistics -
General by choosing <ZK>Material Master -> Enhanced Material Search with
Material Creation -> Configure Simplified Creation of a Material in the
Material Search</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE083 - No layout for material type &1 in client &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE083 No layout for material type &1 in client &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to display or process a material master record, but it cannot find a configured screen layout (also called screen sequence or screen variant) for the specified material type in the given client.
  In SAP, different material types (e.g., ROH, HALB, FERT) can have different screen layouts for material master maintenance or display. These layouts define which fields and views are shown and in what sequence.
  If the system cannot find a layout assigned to the material type in the client, it throws this error.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The material type is new or custom and has not been assigned a screen layout.
  The screen layout assignment for the material type was deleted or not maintained.
  The client-specific configuration for material master screen layouts is incomplete.
  Transport or system copy issues where customizing is missing or inconsistent.
  
  
  Where is this maintained?
  The screen layouts for material types are maintained in transaction OMS2 (or via IMG path):
  IMG Path:
  
  Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Screen Layout at Material Type Level > Assign Screen Layout to Material Type
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the material type:
  
  Verify the material type mentioned in the error message (&1).
  
  
  Check client number:
  
  Confirm the client number (&2) where the error occurs.
  
  
  Assign screen layout to material type:  
  
  Go to transaction OMS2.
  Select the relevant material type.
  Assign an appropriate screen layout (e.g., 0001, 0002, etc.) for the material type in the client.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Transport the changes:
  
  If you are in a development system, transport the customizing to quality and production systems.
  
  
  Test the material master:
  
  Try to display or change the material master again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Screen layouts control which views and fields are visible or mandatory for a material type.
  Different clients can have different screen layout assignments.
  If you have custom material types, ensure you create and assign screen layouts accordingly.
  Sometimes, the error can also occur if the material type is deleted or inactive.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  No layout for material type &1 in client &2
  
  
  Cause
  Missing screen layout assignment for material type in client
  
  
  Transaction
  OMS2
  
  
  Solution
  Assign screen layout to material type in OMS2 and save
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can also provide step-by-step screenshots or further troubleshooting tips.