How To Fix APB_FPM_GUIBB138 - Group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_GUIBB -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB138 - Group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB138 indicates that a specific group (in this case, &1) does not exist in the context of the Floorplan Manager (FPM) or the configuration of the application you are working with. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a configuration or a UI component that has not been defined or is incorrectly referenced.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The group specified in the error message is not defined in the FPM configuration.
  Incorrect Group Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the group name in the application configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, the group may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified group.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the FPM configuration in the SAP system and verify if the group exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant FPM configuration transaction (e.g., FPM_CONF).
  If the group does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the application.
  
  
  
  Correct Group Name:
  
  Review the application configuration to ensure that the group name is spelled correctly and matches the defined group in the FPM configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the group was included in the transport request. If it was not, you may need to transport it again.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the group. You can check the user roles and authorizations in the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant FPM components to trace where the error is being triggered and gather more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for FPM and the specific application you are working with to understand the expected configurations and setups.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.