How To Fix APB_FPM_GUIBB018 - Launchpad must be of type EMBEDDED

APB_FPM_GUIBB018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_GUIBB -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Launchpad must be of type EMBEDDED

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APB_FPM_GUIBB018 - Details

• The SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB018 indicates that the launchpad you are trying to use must be of type EMBEDDED. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori applications or when working with the SAP Fiori Launchpad.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system is configured to use a launchpad type that is not compatible with the application or component you are trying to access. Specifically, the application expects the launchpad to be of type EMBEDDED, but it is either set to a different type (like SAP Business Technology Platform or SAP Cloud Platform) or not configured correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Launchpad Type:
  
  Ensure that the launchpad you are using is indeed set to EMBEDDED. You can check this in the SAP Fiori Launchpad configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are an administrator, navigate to the SAP Fiori Launchpad Designer or the SAP Fiori Configuration settings in your