How To Fix APB_FPM_CORE704 - Field catalog has no structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CORE - FPM messages

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Field catalog has no structure

What causes this issue?

The feeder class specifies a table type as the field catalog. The line
type of that table is not a structure.

System Response

The generic user interface building block (GUIBB) cannot be built.

How to fix this error?

Define a structure type for the field catalog. Each component of the
structure defines a possible column of the list GUIBB.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE704 - Field catalog has no structure ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE704: Field catalog has no structure typically occurs in the context of SAP FPM (Floorplan Manager) applications when there is an issue with the field catalog configuration. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a structure associated with the field catalog that is being referenced.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Structure: The field catalog is configured to use a structure that does not exist or is not properly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Field Catalog Configuration: The field catalog may be incorrectly set up, pointing to a non-existent or incorrect structure.
  Transport Issues: If the application was transported from one system to another, the structure may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the structure or field catalog can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Structure Definition:
  
  Verify that the structure referenced in the field catalog exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the structure is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Field Catalog Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the FPM application and check the field catalog settings. Ensure that the correct structure is assigned and that all fields are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the application was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects, including the structure, were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the structure and the field catalog. You can check this with transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the application to trace where the error is occurring. This can provide more insight into what is causing the field catalog to not find the structure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific FPM application you are working with. There may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP you are using.
  FPM Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Floorplan Manager to understand the configuration and requirements for field catalogs.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the APB_FPM_CORE704 error in your SAP environment.