How To Fix APB_FPM_GUIBB142 - Action menu not allowed for this type of standard element

APB_FPM_GUIBB142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_GUIBB -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Action menu not allowed for this type of standard element

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APB_FPM_GUIBB142 - Details

• The SAP error message "APB_FPM_GUIBB142: Action menu not allowed for this type of standard element" typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP Web Dynpro applications when there is an attempt to invoke an action menu on a UI element that does not support it. This can happen in applications that use the Floorplan Manager (FPM) or when working with specific UI components that have restrictions on the types of actions that can be performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported UI Element: The error usually arises when the user tries to access an action menu (context menu) on a UI element that is not designed to support such actions. For example, certain standard elements like labels or static text fields do not have associated actions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the FPM application or the UI component settings that leads to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements,