How To Fix APB_FPM_CONF021 - You cannot proceed without proposing the configuration names

APB_FPM_CONF021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CONF -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You cannot proceed without proposing the configuration names

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_CONF021 - You cannot proceed without proposing the configuration names ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_CONF021 typically occurs in the context of the Floorplan Manager (FPM) configuration in SAP applications. This error indicates that the system requires configuration names to be proposed before proceeding with a certain action, such as activating or using a specific FPM application.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The application you are trying to use does not have a valid configuration assigned or proposed.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the FPM configuration might not be correctly defined, leading to the system not being able to propose the necessary configuration names.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the required configuration data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the FPM configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the necessary configuration names are defined and active for the application you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Propose Configuration:
  
  If you