How To Fix APB_FPM_CORE736 - Enter a valid "Message Category"

APB_FPM_CORE736 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CORE - FPM messages

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Enter a valid "Message Category"

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APB_FPM_CORE736 - Details

• The SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE736 with the description "Enter a valid 'Message Category'" typically occurs in the context of the Floorplan Manager (FPM) or when working with FPM applications in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a valid message category to be entered, but the input provided is either missing or invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered an invalid or empty value in a field that requires a specific message category.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the FPM application or the underlying business logic that is supposed to handle message categories.
  Data Integrity: The data being processed may not conform to the expected formats or values defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the value entered in the "Message Category" field is valid. Refer to the documentation or help text to understand the acceptable values.
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the FPM