How To Fix APB_LAUNCHPAD057 - Short Application Docu

APB_LAUNCHPAD057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_LAUNCHPAD - Launchpad

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Short Application Docu

What causes this issue?

Launchpad Version = 0 (old Launchpad)
SAP Object = false --> old Launchpad customer version
SAP Object = true --> old Launchpad SAP delivered version
Launchpad Version > 0 (new Launchpad)
SAP Object =false and Version = 1 --> new Launchpad customer version
SAP Object = false and Version > 1 --> not possible customer version
SAP Object = true and Version > 0 --> new Launchpad SAP delivered
version

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

APB_LAUNCHPAD057 - Details

• The SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD057, which translates to "Short Application Docu," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Fiori Launchpad or when trying to access certain applications within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is insufficient documentation or metadata associated with the application you are trying to access.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Documentation: The application may not have the necessary documentation or metadata defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the application or the launchpad itself.
  Transport Issues: If the application was recently transported from another system, the documentation may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the documentation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Application Documentation: Ensure that the application has the required documentation. This can usually be done by checking the application settings in the SAP backend.
  Update Metadata: If the documentation is missing, you may need to update