How To Fix /UI2/FDM_PB_ADAPTER008 - Chip Provider &1&2&3&4: invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/FDM_PB_ADAPTER -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Chip Provider &1&2&3&4: invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/FDM_PB_ADAPTER008 - Chip Provider &1&2&3&4: invalid. ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/FDM_PB_ADAPTER008 Chip Provider &1&2&3&4: invalid typically indicates an issue with a chip provider in the SAP UI framework, particularly in the context of the Floorplan Manager (FPM) or the SAP Web Dynpro applications. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing components, or incorrect parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Chip Provider Configuration: The chip provider may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing or Inactive Components: The required components or services for the chip provider may be missing or inactive.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters passed to the chip provider may be incorrect or not matching the expected format.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the chip provider.
  System or Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport or upgrade, there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Chip Provider Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the chip provider in the SAP system. Ensure that all required settings are correctly defined.
  Use transaction PFCG to check roles and authorizations related to the chip provider.
  
  
  
  Validate Parameters:
  
  Review the parameters being passed to the chip provider. Ensure they are valid and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Check Component Activation:
  
  Ensure that all necessary components and services related to the chip provider are active. You can check this in transaction SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy) to see if the service is active.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the chip provider. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport or upgrade, consider checking for inconsistencies in the system. You may need to re-import or adjust configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific chip provider you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on chip providers and the UI framework.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.