---
title: Missing Root Layout tags
---

## Why This Error Occurred

You forgot to define the `<html>` and/or `<body>` tags in your Root Layout.

## Possible Ways to Fix It

To fix this error, make sure that both `<html>` and `<body>` are present in your Root Layout.

```diff filename="app/layout.tsx"

export default function Layout({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
-  return children
+  return (
+    <html>
+      <body>
+        {children}
+      </body>
+    </html>
+  )
}
```

## Useful Links

- [Root Layout](/docs/app/api-reference/file-conventions/layout#root-layout)
