How To Fix APB_FPM_GUIBB118 - Menu &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_GUIBB -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Menu &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB118 - Menu &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB118 with the description "Menu &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP GUI for HTML applications when the system is unable to find a specified menu or navigation item. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing authorizations, or incorrect settings in the application.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Menu Definition: The specified menu item may not be defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the menu item.
  Incorrect Configuration: The application configuration may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to locate the menu.
  Transport Issues: If the application was recently transported from one system to another, the menu definitions may not have been included or activated.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments involved, they may not be properly implemented or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Menu Definition:
  
  Verify that the menu item exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration in the SAP GUI or Fiori Launchpad.
  Use transaction codes like SE80 or SE11 to look for the menu definition.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the menu. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the application. Ensure that all necessary components are correctly configured and activated.
  If you are using Fiori Launchpad, check the role assignments and ensure that the menu item is included in the assigned roles.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they have been properly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the application to see where it is failing to find the menu item.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application or module you are working with for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  SAP Help Portal: The SAP Help Portal provides documentation and guides for various SAP applications, which may include troubleshooting steps for specific error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.