How To Fix XW367 - Layout &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 367

• Message text: Layout &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW367 - Layout &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message XW367: Layout &1 does not exist typically occurs when a user tries to access a layout (such as a report layout, form layout, or any other type of layout) that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can happen in various SAP modules, including SAPscript, Smart Forms, or other reporting tools.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Layout: The specified layout (indicated by &1) has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Layout Name: The layout name may have been misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the program or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified layout.
  Transport Issues: If the layout was transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported or may be missing in the target system.
  Client-Specific Layouts: The layout may exist in a different client, and the user is trying to access it in a client where it does not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Layout Existence:
  
  Verify if the layout exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., for Smart Forms, use transaction SMARTFORMS).
  If you are using SAPscript, check in transaction SE71 for the layout.
  
  
  
  Correct Layout Name:
  
  Ensure that the layout name is correctly spelled and matches the expected format. Check for any typos or case sensitivity issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the layout. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the layout was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported. You can use transaction SE09 or SE10 to check transport requests.
  
  
  
  Client Check:
  
  If the layout is client-specific, ensure that you are in the correct client where the layout is defined. You can switch clients using the client selection screen.
  
  
  
  Recreate Layout:
  
  If the layout does not exist and you have the specifications, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAPscript, Smart Forms) for more details on layout management.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.