How To Fix /PM0/ABP_ADM_FE012 - Screen selected is not the same as the screen displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_ADM_FE -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Screen selected is not the same as the screen displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_ADM_FE012 - Screen selected is not the same as the screen displayed ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_ADM_FE012 indicates that there is a mismatch between the screen that is currently displayed and the screen that was selected. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with custom applications or transactions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Screen Navigation Issues: The error often arises when there is a discrepancy in the screen navigation logic, such as when a user tries to navigate to a screen that is not properly linked or is not the expected screen.
  Session Management: If multiple sessions are open, the system might be confused about which screen to display.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the application, they might not be correctly handling screen transitions.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the selected screen, leading to a fallback to a different screen.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Navigation Logic: Review the navigation logic in the custom application or transaction to ensure that it correctly points to the intended screens.
  Clear Sessions: Log out of all SAP sessions and log back in to ensure that there are no session conflicts.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selected screen.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the application to trace where the mismatch occurs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation related to the custom application or transaction for any known issues or configuration settings that might affect screen navigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it involves custom developments.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Testing: If possible, replicate the issue in a test environment to better understand the conditions under which the error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.