How To Fix APB_FPM_CORE378 - Column &1 uses fixed values but is sorted by internal values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CORE - FPM messages

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Column &1 uses fixed values but is sorted by internal values

What causes this issue?

This column uses a set of fixed values (feeder class method
GET_DEFINITION, parameter ET_FIELD_DESCRIPTION, attribute FIXED_VALUES).
Each item of a set of fixed values consists of a pair (a key and text).
This column will be sorted by the keys and not by the texts (feeder
class method GET_DEFINITION, parameter ET_FIELD_DESCRIPTION, attribute
ORDER_OF_CRITERION).
If this behavior is not desired, either change the attribute
ORDER_OF_CRITERION or remove the fixed values from the field
description.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE378 - Column &1 uses fixed values but is sorted by internal values ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE378 indicates that there is a mismatch between the way a column is defined in a FPM (Floorplan Manager) application and how it is being sorted. Specifically, the error occurs when a column is configured to use fixed values (like a dropdown list of predefined options) but is being sorted based on internal values (like IDs or codes) instead of the display values.
  Cause:
  
  Column Configuration: The column in question is set to display fixed values (e.g., text labels) but is being sorted using the underlying internal values (e.g., numeric IDs).
  Data Model Mismatch: The data model or the way the data is being fetched may not align with the expected display values, leading to confusion in sorting.
  FPM Configuration: The FPM configuration might not be correctly set up to handle the sorting of fixed values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Column Configuration:
  
  Go to the FPM configuration for the application.
  Locate the column that is causing the issue.
  Ensure that the sorting is set to use the display values instead of the internal values.
  
  
  
  Adjust Sorting Logic:
  
  If the column is meant to display fixed values, ensure that the sorting logic is adjusted to sort based on these display values.
  This may involve modifying the underlying data retrieval logic or the way the data is presented in the FPM application.
  
  
  
  Update Data Model:
  
  If necessary, update the data model to ensure that it correctly maps the internal values to the fixed display values.
  This may involve creating a mapping table or adjusting the data source.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the application to ensure that the error is resolved and that the sorting behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  FPM Documentation: Refer to the SAP FPM documentation for detailed guidance on configuring columns and handling fixed values.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APB_FPM_CORE378 error and ensure that your FPM application behaves correctly with respect to sorting fixed values.