How To Fix APB_FPM_GUIBB014 - Expanded key for hierarchy is not defined correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_GUIBB -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Expanded key for hierarchy is not defined correctly

What causes this issue?

The master column in the hierarchical list GUIBB needs to be defined in
the feeder class GET_DEFINITION method by defining the column types for
the master column. The expanded key column is incorrectly defined in the
feeder class.

System Response

The system displays an error message at design time.

How to fix this error?

Open the GET_DEFINITION method of the feeder class and define the
expanded key for the master column correctly.

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.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB014 - Expanded key for hierarchy is not defined correctly ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB014 indicates that there is an issue with the expanded key for a hierarchy in the Floorplan Manager (FPM) application. This error typically arises when the system is unable to correctly interpret the hierarchy structure due to misconfiguration or missing definitions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The expanded key for the hierarchy might not be defined correctly in the configuration settings of the FPM application.
  Missing Data: The data required to build the hierarchy might be missing or incorrectly set up in the backend.
  Hierarchy Structure Changes: If there have been recent changes to the hierarchy structure (like adding or removing nodes), the expanded key may not reflect these changes.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain nodes in the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the FPM configuration and verify that the expanded key for the hierarchy is defined correctly.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and attributes are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Data:
  
  Check the backend data to ensure that all nodes in the hierarchy are correctly defined and that there are no missing entries.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to inspect the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Update Hierarchy Structure:
  
  If there have been changes to the hierarchy, ensure that the expanded key is updated to reflect these changes.
  You may need to regenerate or refresh the hierarchy structure in the application.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy nodes.
  Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the application to trace where the error is occurring. This may require technical expertise in ABAP or FPM.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or the official SAP documentation for any specific guidance related to the error message APB_FPM_GUIBB014.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP Community or other forums where similar issues have been resolved.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message APB_FPM_GUIBB014.