How To Fix FMPEP033 - Inconsistent entry columns in layout &1, tabstrip &2

FMPEP033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPEP - Use for the Mulitple Budget Entry Transaction in BCS

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Inconsistent entry columns in layout &1, tabstrip &2

What causes this issue?

Some entry columns are potential duplicates and this could lead to
inconsistencies in transaction FMPEP. If you use the meta-value # for
the parameter of an entry column, you should check that no other entry
column will be identical to this one when the # meta-value is later
replaced by a real value.

System Response

This is only a warning. Data is nevertheless saved.

How to fix this error?

Open the view <LS>Entry Columns</> for the layout and tabstrip specified
this message and perform the following check:
Everywhere that the meta-value # has been used (input parameter), check
whether duplicate line(s) exist if this # meta-value was to be replaced
by a standard value.
As a rule, when you use the # meta-value for a parameter (for the budget
category, for example) in one entry column, you should not use standard
values (9F or 9G, for example) for this parameter in other entry columns
where all other parameters are identical.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMPEP033 - Inconsistent entry columns in layout &1, tabstrip &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMPEP033, which states "Inconsistent entry columns in layout &1, tabstrip &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where layouts and tabstrips are used to display data.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to inconsistencies in the configuration of the layout or tabstrip. Specifically, it can occur when:
  
  The number of columns defined in the layout does not match the number of columns expected in the tabstrip.
  There are changes made to the layout or tabstrip that have not been properly synchronized.
  There are missing or incorrectly defined fields in the layout or tabstrip.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMPEP033 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Layout Configuration:
  
  Go to the layout configuration for the specific layout &1 and verify that the number of columns and their definitions are correct.
  Ensure that all fields that are supposed to be displayed in the layout are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Tabstrip Configuration:
  
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