How To Fix APB_FPM_GUIBB040 - Column configuration references fields not defined in the field catalog

APB_FPM_GUIBB040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_GUIBB -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Column configuration references fields not defined in the field catalog

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APB_FPM_GUIBB040 - Details

• The SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB040 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of a column in a Floorplan Manager (FPM) application. Specifically, it means that the column configuration is referencing fields that are not defined in the field catalog. This can occur in applications that use the FPM framework, particularly when customizing or configuring UI components.
  Cause
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Field Definitions: The fields that are referenced in the column configuration are not defined in the field catalog. This could happen if the field was removed or not included in the data model.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the field name specified in the column configuration.
  Inconsistent Configuration: The configuration of the UI component may not be in sync with the underlying data model or service.
  Changes in Data Model: If the underlying data model has changed (e.g., fields were added or