How To Fix WX500 - Please delete layout modules for layout for entry & first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Please delete layout modules for layout for entry & first

What causes this issue?

Entries still exist for the assignment of layout modules to the layout.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether you called up the transaction via
<ds:TRAN.WOL1>Integrated layout maintenance</>.
Instead of choosing the function 'Delete', choose the function 'Layout
modules for layout areas" and delete the assigned layout modules and,
if necessary, their assignments to the area shares.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WX500 - Please delete layout modules for layout for entry & first ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WX500 Please delete layout modules for layout for entry & first
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAPscript or Smart Forms when you try to delete or modify a layout set or form that still has associated layout modules (such as print programs or driver programs) assigned to it. The system prevents deletion or certain changes to ensure consistency and avoid orphaned references.
  In other words, the layout you are trying to delete or modify is still linked to one or more layout modules (print programs or driver programs). SAP requires you to first remove these associations before you can proceed.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Layout Modules: These are programs or modules assigned to a layout set or form that control the printing logic or data retrieval.
  The error message is prompting you to delete or unassign these layout modules before you can delete or modify the layout itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the layout modules assigned to the layout:
  
  Go to the transaction where the layout is maintained (e.g., SE71 for SAPscript layouts or SMARTFORMS for Smart Forms).
  Check the layout set or form for any assigned print programs or driver programs.
  
  
  
  Delete or unassign the layout modules:
  
  Remove the assignment of the print program or driver program from the layout.
  This can be done by editing the layout set and clearing the fields or entries that link to the layout modules.
  
  
  
  After removing the layout modules, try deleting or modifying the layout again.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common when cleaning up old or unused forms/layouts.
  Always ensure that no active print programs or driver programs are using the layout before deletion.
  If you are unsure which programs are linked, you can check the print program assignments in the layout maintenance transactions.
  In some cases, you may need authorization to delete or modify layouts and their modules.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Layout has assigned layout modules (print/driver programs) that must be deleted first.
  
  
  Solution
  Remove/unassign all layout modules from the layout before deleting or modifying it.
  
  
  Transaction
  SE71 (SAPscript), SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms)
  
  
  Note
  Ensure no active print programs depend on the layout before deletion.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the layout modules or unassigning them, please provide the specific layout name or transaction you are working with.