How To Fix APB_FPM_CONF001 - Target configuration &1 already exists

APB_FPM_CONF001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CONF -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Target configuration &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_CONF001 - Target configuration &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_CONF001 indicates that there is an attempt to create a configuration that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the Floorplan Manager (FPM) or when working with configuration settings for applications in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new configuration for a FPM application, but a configuration with the same name or identifier already exists.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the configuration table or a naming conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  Navigate to the relevant FPM configuration area in the SAP system.
  Look for existing configurations that may have the same name or identifier as the one you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Configuration:
  
  If you find a configuration that is no longer needed, consider deleting it.
  If the existing configuration is still required, you may want to modify it instead