How To Fix APB_FPM_CORE006 - System alias required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CORE - FPM messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: System alias required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE006 - System alias required ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE006: System alias required typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori applications or when using the Floorplan Manager (FPM) in SAP. This error indicates that a system alias has not been defined or is not available for the application or service you are trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing System Alias: The system alias required for the application is not defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system alias may be incorrectly configured or pointing to an invalid system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the system alias.
  Transport Issues: If the application was transported from one system to another, the system alias may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define System Alias:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to transaction SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Check if the required system alias is defined under the relevant service.
  If not, create a new system alias by navigating to Transaction SPRO > SAP NetWeaver > Application Server > Web Application Server > HTTP > Maintain System Aliases.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system alias is correctly configured and points to the right backend system.
  Verify the settings in the FPM Configuration to ensure that the correct system alias is being referenced.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the system alias. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the application was transported, ensure that the system alias was included in the transport request and is correctly set up in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs and system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Fiori and FPM for detailed information on configuring system aliases.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message APB_FPM_CORE006.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message APB_FPM_CORE006 and ensure that the system alias is correctly configured for your SAP application.