How To Fix APB_FPM_GUIBB073 - Standard element &1 exists already

APB_FPM_GUIBB073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_GUIBB -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Standard element &1 exists already

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APB_FPM_GUIBB073 - Details

• The SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB073 indicates that a standard element (like a field or a component) you are trying to add or modify in a Floorplan Manager (FPM) application already exists in the context of the application. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to create a duplicate entry in the configuration of the FPM application.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: The most common cause is that the element you are trying to add is already defined in the configuration of the FPM application.
  Incorrect Mapping: There might be an issue with how the elements are mapped or defined in the application configuration.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the same application or component, it might lead to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Configuration: Review the existing configuration of the FPM application to see if the element is already defined. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the FPM configuration in the SAP GUI.
  Checking the configuration