How To Fix FMPP002 - Do not use the field &1 in a layout

FMPP002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPP - Planning processor

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Do not use the field &1 in a layout

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMPP002 - Do not use the field &1 in a layout ?

  The SAP error message FMPP002 ("Do not use the field &1 in a layout") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules when you are trying to create or modify a layout for reports or forms, such as in the Report Painter or Report Writer.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the field you are trying to use in your layout is not allowed or is not compatible with the layout you are working on. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Field Restrictions: Certain fields may be restricted from being used in specific layouts due to business rules or system configurations.
  Field Type: The field may not be of the correct data type or may not be relevant for the report you are trying to create.
  Field Availability: The field may not be available in the data source you are using for the layout.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMPP002 error, you