How To Fix APB_FPM_CORE811 - Neither the group header text nor the field reference is configured

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_CORE - FPM messages

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Neither the group header text nor the field reference is configured

What causes this issue?

You have defined a group header within your Form or Form Repeater
configuration. Neither the group header text nor the field reference is
configured. There will be no header text at runtime.

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?

Please check the group header.
Check whether you want to have a static or a dynamic group header text.
Static: Choose the radio button 'Static' and enter any text which
describes the group.
Dynamic: Choose the radio button 'Dynamic' and select a suitable field
from the dropdown list box.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE811 - Neither the group header text nor the field reference is configured ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_CORE811 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a Floorplan Manager (FPM) application, specifically related to the group header text or field reference not being properly set up. This error typically arises in the context of FPM applications where certain UI elements are expected to have defined texts or references but do not.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The group header text or field reference is not configured in the FPM application. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of the UI elements to the underlying data model may not be correctly set up, leading to the system being unable to find the necessary references.
  Transport Issues: If the application was transported from one system to another, some configurations might not have been transported correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom components or enhancements, they may not have been properly implemented or tested.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the FPM configuration in the SAP system (transaction code FPM or through the relevant customizing path).
  Ensure that the group header text and field references are properly defined in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review UI Component:
  
  Check the UI component configuration to ensure that all required fields and texts are defined.
  Make sure that the field references are correctly mapped to the data model.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the FPM application to identify where the error is occurring.
  Look for any exceptions or errors in the application logs that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to FPM configuration for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the application thoroughly to ensure that the error is resolved and that the UI behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  FPM Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on Floorplan Manager for best practices in configuration and common pitfalls.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP Community Network (SCN) for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the APB_FPM_CORE811 error in your SAP FPM application.