How To Fix APB_FPM_GUIBB109 - Form group element with ID &1 is already in form group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_GUIBB -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Form group element with ID &1 is already in form group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB109 - Form group element with ID &1 is already in form group &2 ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB109 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of a Form Group in the Floorplan Manager (FPM) application. Specifically, it means that a form group element with a specific ID is already assigned to another form group, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: The same form group element is being referenced in multiple form groups within the same FPM application configuration.
  Incorrect Customization: If you have customized the FPM application, there might be an error in the configuration where the same element is mistakenly added to more than one group.
  Transport Issues: If the application configuration was transported from one system to another, it might have led to inconsistencies in the form group definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the FPM configuration for the application in question.
  Review the form groups and ensure that each form group element has a unique ID and is not duplicated across different groups.
  
  
  
  Modify Form Group Elements:
  
  If you find that the same element is being used in multiple form groups, you will need to either remove it from one of the groups or create a new unique element ID for it.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If you have custom code or enhancements, check to ensure that they are not inadvertently causing the duplication of form group elements.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport did not overwrite or duplicate existing configurations. You may need to adjust the configurations in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the application to ensure that the error is resolved and that the form groups are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  FPM Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on Floorplan Manager for detailed information on configuring form groups and elements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the APB_FPM_GUIBB109 error in your SAP application.