How To Fix APB_FPM_CORE028 - Variant &1 requires a tab

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CORE - FPM messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Variant &1 requires a tab

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE028 - Variant &1 requires a tab ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE028 indicates that a variant (in this case, identified by &1) requires a tab to be defined. This error typically occurs in the context of the Floorplan Manager (FPM) or when working with Web Dynpro applications in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a tab configuration for the specified variant. Variants in SAP FPM are used to store specific settings or configurations for a particular application or view. If a variant is expected to have a tab associated with it but none is defined, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the FPM configuration for the application where the error occurred.
  Verify that the variant &1 is correctly configured and that it has an associated tab.
  
  
  
  Define a Tab:
  
  If the variant does not have a tab, you will need to create one. This can typically be