How To Fix APB_FPM_GUIBB135 - Button element &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_GUIBB -

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Button element &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB135 - Button element &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "APB_FPM_GUIBB135 Button element &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP Web Dynpro applications that utilize the Floorplan Manager (FPM). This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a button element that has not been defined or is not available in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Button Definition: The button element referenced by the identifier &1 is not defined in the configuration of the FPM application.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the FPM configuration or the UI component that is supposed to render the button.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or interact with the button, leading to it being considered as "non-existent."
  Dynamic Visibility: The button may be conditionally displayed based on certain criteria, and those conditions are not met.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the FPM configuration for the application and ensure that the button with the specified identifier is defined correctly.
  Verify that the button is included in the relevant view or component configuration.
  
  
  
  Review UI Component:
  
  If you are using a custom UI component, ensure that the button is properly defined in the component's code.
  Check for any typos or incorrect identifiers in the button definition.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the button. You can check this in the user roles assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the SAP debugging tools to trace the execution and see where the button is being referenced. This can help identify if the button is being called at the right time and under the right conditions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for FPM and the specific application you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for defining and using buttons.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  FPM Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Floorplan Manager documentation to understand how to properly configure UI elements.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.