How To Fix APB_FPM_CORE353 - Element & already exists in the configuration layer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CORE - FPM messages

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Element & already exists in the configuration layer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE353 - Element & already exists in the configuration layer ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE353 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration layer of the Floorplan Manager (FPM) application. Specifically, it means that an element you are trying to add or modify already exists in the configuration layer, which can lead to issues in the application’s runtime behavior.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Element: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to add an element (like a UI component or a configuration setting) that has already been defined in the same configuration layer.
  Configuration Overlap: If multiple configurations are being used or if there are overlapping configurations, this can lead to conflicts.
  Incorrect Configuration Changes: Manual changes to the configuration that do not follow the expected structure can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Configuration: Review the existing configuration to see if the element already exists. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in the FPM application