How To Fix GEF_CORE_MSG068 - Profile &1 has not been defined in the UI Configuration.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GEF_CORE_MSG - Message class for GEF core

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Profile &1 has not been defined in the UI Configuration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GEF_CORE_MSG068 - Profile &1 has not been defined in the UI Configuration. ?

  The SAP error message GEF_CORE_MSG068 indicates that a specific profile has not been defined in the UI configuration. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP UI5 applications when the system cannot find the necessary configuration for a user interface profile that is expected to be present.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile Definition: The profile specified in the error message (&1) has not been created or defined in the UI configuration settings.
  Incorrect Profile Name: The profile name might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the application or configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the profile, leading to the system not being able to retrieve it.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Profile:
  
  Go to the relevant UI configuration transaction (e.g., /UI2/FLP for Fiori Launchpad).
  Check if the profile exists. If not, create a new profile with the required settings.
  Ensure that the profile is correctly configured with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Profile Name:
  
  Verify that the profile name referenced in the error message is correct. Look for any typos or discrepancies in the naming.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the profile. Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include access to the relevant UI components.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the profile was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and activated in the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the profile or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to UI configuration and profiles for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the profile lookup fails, which might provide more insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message GEF_CORE_MSG068 and ensure that the necessary UI profile is defined and accessible.