How To Fix APB_FPM_GUIBB042 - Error while saving Search &1; search not saved

APB_FPM_GUIBB042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_GUIBB -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Error while saving Search &1; search not saved

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APB_FPM_GUIBB042 - Details

• The SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB042, which indicates "Error while saving Search &1; search not saved," typically occurs in the context of the Floorplan Manager (FPM) applications when there is an issue with saving a search configuration. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to save search configurations.
  Data Validation Errors: There may be validation errors in the search criteria that prevent the search from being saved.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or application server.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect or incomplete configuration of the FPM application or the search component.
  Session Timeouts: The user session may have timed out, leading to an inability to save changes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to save searches. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the