How To Fix APB_FPM_CONF041 - Launchpad customizing does not exist in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CONF -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Launchpad customizing does not exist in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_CONF041 - Launchpad customizing does not exist in the system ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_CONF041 indicates that the Launchpad customizing configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration settings for the Fiori Launchpad or the Floorplan Manager (FPM) applications.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Launchpad configuration might not have been created or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Launchpad configuration.
  Incorrect System Settings: The system may not be properly set up to recognize the Launchpad configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Fiori Launchpad Designer or the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., /UI2/FLP).
  Verify if the Launchpad configuration exists. If not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create/Activate Configuration:
  
  If the configuration is missing, create a new Launchpad configuration using the Fiori Launchpad Designer.
  Ensure that the configuration is activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If it failed, you may need to re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the Launchpad and its configurations.
  Check the user’s roles in transaction PFCG and ensure they include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Verify that the system is correctly set up for Fiori and that all necessary components are installed and configured.
  Check the system settings in transaction SPRO under the relevant Fiori or Launchpad configuration sections.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Fiori Launchpad and Floorplan Manager for detailed configuration steps.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP Community or other forums where similar issues have been addressed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into system-specific configurations and issues.