How To Fix FDT_CP_MSG157 - Enter kind or source of deployment

FDT_CP_MSG157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CP_MSG -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Enter kind or source of deployment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CP_MSG157 - Enter kind or source of deployment ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CP_MSG157 ("Enter kind or source of deployment") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Fiori Development Tools or when working with the Fiori Elements and SAP Fiori apps. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify the kind or source of deployment for a particular application or component, but this information has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Deployment Information: The error is triggered when the deployment type (e.g., whether the application is deployed on-premise, in the cloud, or as a hybrid solution) is not specified.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the deployment settings or the project setup.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Deployment Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or setup screen where the deployment information is required.
  Ensure that you have selected the appropriate deployment type (e.g., On-Premise,