How To Fix APB_FPM_GUIBB100 - Form group &1 exists already

APB_FPM_GUIBB100 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_GUIBB -

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Form group &1 exists already

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APB_FPM_GUIBB100 - Details

• The SAP error message "APB_FPM_GUIBB100 Form group &1 exists already" typically occurs in the context of the Floorplan Manager (FPM) when you are trying to create or configure a form group that already exists in the system. This error indicates that there is a naming conflict with the form group you are trying to create.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Form Group Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new form group with a name that is already in use by another form group in the same application or configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the system is not recognizing the intended changes due to caching or other configuration problems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Form Groups: 
  
  Go to the relevant FPM configuration and check the list of existing form groups. Ensure that the name you are trying to use is not already taken.
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