How To Fix APB_FPM_CORE379 - Column &1 uses enumeration and has display type Input Field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CORE - FPM messages

• Message number: 379

• Message text: Column &1 uses enumeration and has display type Input Field

What causes this issue?

This column has display type <ZK>Input Field</> and uses an enumeration
(feeder class method GET_DEFINITION, parameter ET_FIELD_DESCRIPTION,
attribute ENUMERATION).
Enumerations should only be used if the possible values of a cell are a
fixed set. This is not the case for cells that have display type
<ZK>Input Field</> in which the user can enter free text.

System Response

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

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_CORE379 - Column &1 uses enumeration and has display type Input Field ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE379 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the use of enumerations in a field that is set to display as an input field. This error typically arises in the context of SAP FPM (Floorplan Manager) applications, where certain fields are expected to have specific display types based on their data types.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A column in a FPM application is defined as an enumeration (which means it has a predefined set of values) but is configured to be displayed as an input field. 
  Input fields are generally used for free-text input, while enumeration fields should be displayed using selection elements like dropdowns or radio buttons to ensure that users can only select from the predefined values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the FPM application and locate the field that is causing the error.
  Verify the data type of the field. If it is an enumeration, ensure that it is not set to display as an input field.
  
  
  
  Change the Display Type:
  
  Change the display type of the field from "Input Field" to a more appropriate type, such as "Dropdown" or "Radio Button", depending on the number of enumeration values.
  This can usually be done in the FPM configuration settings where you define the UI elements.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the changes, activate the configuration and test the application to ensure that the error is resolved and that the field behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct display type for your enumeration, refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines for FPM applications to understand the best practices for configuring fields.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP FPM Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Floorplan Manager to understand how to configure UI elements properly.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Debugging Tools: Use debugging tools available in the SAP environment to trace the configuration and identify any other potential issues that may not be immediately apparent.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APB_FPM_CORE379 error and ensure that your FPM application functions correctly.