How To Fix APB_FPM_GUIBB147 - Menu item &1 exists already

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_GUIBB -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Menu item &1 exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB147 - Menu item &1 exists already ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB147, which states "Menu item &1 exists already," typically occurs in the context of the Floorplan Manager (FPM) when there is an attempt to create a menu item that already exists in the application. This can happen during the configuration of FPM applications, particularly when customizing the user interface.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Menu Item: The most common cause of this error is that there is an attempt to add a menu item with the same identifier (name) as an existing one. This can happen if:
  
  The same menu item is defined multiple times in the configuration.
  There is a copy-paste error in the configuration where the same item is inadvertently duplicated.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, issues in the configuration settings or inconsistencies in the application can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Menu Item Definitions:
  
  Go to the FPM configuration and check the menu items defined in your application.
  Look for the menu item with the identifier specified in the error message (&1).
  If you find a duplicate, remove or rename the duplicate entry.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If you have made customizations to the FPM application, review those changes to ensure that no duplicate menu items are being created.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  Sometimes, clearing the cache can help resolve issues related to configuration changes not being reflected. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction code /IWFND/CACHE to clear the cache for OData services.
  Using transaction code SE80 to refresh the application.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a transport, ensure that the transport did not include duplicate entries or configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to FPM and menu configurations for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message APB_FPM_GUIBB147.
  FPM Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on Floorplan Manager for best practices in configuring menu items.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.