How To Fix FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING202 - Launchpad service requires portal - Report calls will not work!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING - Messages for Express Planning

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Launchpad service requires portal - Report calls will not work!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING202 - Launchpad service requires portal - Report calls will not work! ?

  The SAP error message FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING202 indicates that the Launchpad service requires a portal, and as a result, report calls will not work. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) environments where the integration between the Launchpad and the backend services is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Portal Configuration: The Launchpad service is not properly configured to connect to the required portal services.
  Service Activation: The necessary services in the SAP Gateway or the backend system may not be activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the portal or the reports.
  System Landscape Issues: There may be issues with the system landscape configuration, such as incorrect URLs or missing components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Portal Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Launchpad is correctly configured to connect to the portal. This may involve checking the settings in the SAP Fiori Launchpad configuration.
  Verify that the necessary roles and authorizations are assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Activate Required Services:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway and check if the required services are activated. You can do this using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Ensure that the relevant OData services for the reports are activated.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has access to the Launchpad and the reports.
  Use transaction PFCG to review and assign the necessary roles.
  
  
  
  Check System Landscape:
  
  Verify the system landscape configuration to ensure that the URLs and connections between the Launchpad and the backend systems are correctly set up.
  Check for any network issues that might be preventing the connection.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional configuration steps that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the Launchpad and report functionality to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Fiori Launchpad: A web-based interface that provides a single point of access to various applications and services.
  SAP BPC: A solution for planning, budgeting, and forecasting that integrates with SAP systems.
  OData Services: A protocol used to create and consume RESTful APIs, which is commonly used in SAP Fiori applications.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.