how to create and assign layer info

Hi im looking to see if anyone is able to help me with a problem i got when it comes to creating landscapes.

i have managed to create my materials so i have them in my paint option, but i still cant paint cause i need to assign a layer info and wondering if there is anyone that knows how to fix it?

I realize this is 2 years late. But have you figured this out? When i click creat “create layers from assigned materials”, my plus signs are greyed out and I’m not sure how to resolve this.