How To Fix APB_LAUNCHPAD089 - Adding folder without Parent ID is not allowed in this type of launchpad

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_LAUNCHPAD - Launchpad

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Adding folder without Parent ID is not allowed in this type of launchpad

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD089 - Adding folder without Parent ID is not allowed in this type of launchpad ?

  The SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD089 indicates that there is an attempt to add a folder in the SAP Launchpad without specifying a valid Parent ID, which is not allowed in the context of the launchpad configuration you are working with. This error typically arises when configuring or customizing the SAP Fiori Launchpad or SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) Launchpad.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parent ID: The error occurs when you try to create a folder in the launchpad without providing a valid Parent ID. In the launchpad structure, every folder must have a parent folder or a root folder.
  Incorrect Configuration: The launchpad might be configured in a way that does not allow for certain types of folder structures, or the folder hierarchy is not being respected.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user might not have the necessary permissions to create folders or modify the launchpad structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a Parent ID: Ensure that when you are adding a