How To Fix APB_FPM_CONF072 - Customizing for configuration &1 has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CONF -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Customizing for configuration &1 has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_CONF072 - Customizing for configuration &1 has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_CONF072 indicates that a specific configuration for a Floorplan Manager (FPM) application has been deleted. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a configuration that no longer exists in the customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Configuration: The configuration referenced in the error message has been deleted from the system.
  Transport Issues: The configuration might have been deleted in one system (e.g., development) but not transported correctly to another system (e.g., quality or production).
  Incorrect Configuration Reference: The application might be trying to reference a configuration that was never created or was incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify if the configuration mentioned in the error message (indicated by &1) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the FPM configuration area in the SAP GUI.
  
  Use transaction code FPM or FPM_CONF to check the existing configurations.
  
  
  
  Recreate Configuration: If the configuration has indeed been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by:
  
  Using the FPM configuration tools to create a new configuration.
  If you have a backup or transport request that includes the configuration, you can re-import it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that the transport requests containing the configuration have been properly imported into the target system.
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings: If you have access to the customizing settings, review the relevant customizing settings to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to FPM configurations for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  FPM Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Floorplan Manager documentation to understand how configurations are managed and the implications of deleting them.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.