How To Fix CRM_BSP_LAYOUT053 - Field group table is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BSP_LAYOUT - Error Messages for CL_CRM_STRUCTUREEDIT_LAYOUT

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Field group table is empty

What causes this issue?

The field group table is empty.

System Response

Processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BSP_LAYOUT053 - Field group table is empty ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BSP_LAYOUT053: Field group table is empty typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) applications, particularly when dealing with Business Server Pages (BSP) or Web UI configurations. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a field group that has not been defined or populated with any fields.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Field Group Definition: The field group that is being referenced in the BSP application is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the specific view or component may not be set up correctly, leading to an empty field group.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have included the necessary field group definitions.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the field group, leading to it appearing empty.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Field Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP CRM (e.g., transaction CRMD_ORDER or customizing transactions).
  Verify that the field group is defined and contains the necessary fields.
  
  
  
  Review BSP Application Configuration:
  
  Check the BSP application or Web UI component configuration to ensure that the field group is correctly referenced.
  Ensure that the field group is assigned to the correct view or component.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the field group. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the BSP application to trace where the field group is being called and why it is empty.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP CRM you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  BSP and Web UI Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for BSP and Web UI for best practices in configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.