How To Fix APB_FPM_CONF117 - Enter a valid "Main Step ID"

APB_FPM_CONF117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CONF -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Enter a valid "Main Step ID"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_CONF117 - Enter a valid "Main Step ID" ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_CONF117 with the description "Enter a valid 'Main Step ID'" typically occurs in the context of configuring or using the Floorplan Manager (FPM) in SAP applications. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid Main Step ID, which is a key identifier used in the configuration of FPM applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Main Step ID: The Main Step ID you are trying to enter or reference does not exist in the system or is incorrectly typed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the FPM application, such as missing or incorrectly defined steps.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or view the specified Main Step ID.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the system not recognizing the Main Step ID.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Main Step ID: Check the Main Step ID you are entering. Ensure