How To Fix WTRA025 - Enter a layout name or use the F4 help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTRA - Runtime Analysis: Messages

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Enter a layout name or use the F4 help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTRA025 - Enter a layout name or use the F4 help ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WTRA025: Enter a layout name or use the F4 help
  
  Cause:
  This message appears when you are required to specify a layout name in a transaction or report, but the field is left empty. SAP expects a layout name to be entered to proceed, or you should use the F4 help (value help) to select an existing layout.
  Layouts in SAP are used to save user-specific or standard display settings for reports, ALV grids, or other output formats. If you try to execute a report or function that requires a layout but do not provide one, SAP prompts you with this message.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When running ALV reports or transactions that require a layout.
  When saving or loading a layout in ALV grid or list displays.
  When a layout name is mandatory for the operation but not provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a valid layout name: Type the name of an existing layout if you know it.
  Use F4 help: Press the F4 key on the layout name field to open the value help dialog. Select a layout from the list.
  Create a new layout: If no suitable layout exists, you can create a new one by entering a new name and saving the layout settings.
  Check authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorization to use or create layouts.
  Check if the layout is mandatory: Some reports or transactions require a layout; in such cases, you cannot proceed without specifying one.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Layouts in ALV: Layouts store user preferences such as column order, sorting, filters, and display variants.
  Saving layouts: After adjusting the display, you can save the layout for future use.
  Transporting layouts: Some layouts can be client-specific or transportable depending on configuration.
  Customizing: Developers can define default layouts or make the layout field optional/mandatory in custom programs.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WTRA025: Enter a layout name or use F4 help
  
  
  Cause
  Layout name field is empty but required
  
  
  Solution
  Enter layout name or select via F4 help
  
  
  Context
  ALV reports, layout-dependent transactions
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues, check the specific transaction or report documentation or consult your SAP Basis/functional team for layout management policies.