How To Fix APB_FPM_GUIBB158 - Missing sub menu ID in menu item &1 of menu &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_FPM_GUIBB -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Missing sub menu ID in menu item &1 of menu &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB158 - Missing sub menu ID in menu item &1 of menu &2 ?

  The SAP error message APB_FPM_GUIBB158 indicates that there is a missing submenu ID in a menu item of a specific menu. This error typically arises in the context of SAP FPM (Floorplan Manager) applications, particularly when dealing with configuration issues in the user interface.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The most common cause of this error is a misconfiguration in the FPM application. This could be due to missing or incorrectly defined menu items or submenus in the application configuration.
  Missing Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain menu items or submenus, leading to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the application was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), some configurations might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Menu Configuration:
  
  Go to the FPM configuration for the application in question.
  Verify that all menu items and submenus are correctly defined and that the IDs match what is expected.
  Ensure that the submenu ID referenced in the error message exists in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has access to the menu items and submenus.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If any objects are missing, you may need to re-transport them.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the application to trace where the error is being triggered. This can provide insights into what is missing or misconfigured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to FPM and the specific application you are working with. There may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  FPM Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the FPM documentation to understand how menus and submenus are structured and configured.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the APB_FPM_GUIBB158 error in your SAP application.