How To Fix /PLMU/UI_GSS012 - Element has been inserted below root element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/UI_GSS -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Element has been inserted below root element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/UI_GSS012 - Element has been inserted below root element ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/UI_GSS012 Element has been inserted below root element typically occurs in the context of SAP UI5 or Fiori applications when there is an issue with the XML structure of the view or the binding of the UI elements. This error indicates that an element is being added to the XML structure in a way that violates the expected hierarchy, specifically that it is being inserted below a root element where it should not be.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect XML Structure: The XML view may have an incorrect structure where elements are not properly nested or are placed outside of their expected parent elements.
  Binding Issues: There may be issues with data binding where the model is not correctly defined or the binding paths are incorrect.
  Dynamic Element Creation: If elements are being created dynamically in the controller, they may not be appended to the correct parent element.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check XML Structure: Review the XML view file to ensure that all elements are correctly nested within their parent elements. Make sure that there is only one root element in the XML view.
  Example of a correct structure:
  <mvc:View xmlns:mvc="sap.ui.core.mvc" xmlns="sap.m" controllerName="your.controller.Name">
      <Page>
          <content>
              <Button text="Click Me" press="onPress"/>
          </content>
      </Page>
  </mvc:View>
  
  
  Review Binding Paths: Ensure that the binding paths in your XML view are correct and that the model is properly set in the controller. Check if the model is available at the time of binding.
  
  
  Dynamic Element Handling: If you are adding elements dynamically in your controller, ensure that you are appending them to the correct parent element. Use the appropriate methods to add elements to the UI5 control hierarchy.
  Example of adding a button dynamically:
  var oButton = new sap.m.Button({
      text: "Dynamic Button",
      press: function() {
          // Button press logic
      }
  });
  this.getView().byId("yourParentId").addContent(oButton);
  
  
  Debugging: Use the browser's developer tools to inspect the generated HTML and see where the elements are being placed. This can help identify if elements are being added in the wrong location.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP UI5 documentation for guidelines on XML views and control hierarchies.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other developers.
  Debugging Tools: Utilize debugging tools in your development environment to trace the execution flow and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /PLMU/UI_GSS012 Element has been inserted below root element error in your SAP application.