How To Fix /UI2/ABAP_PB003 - There does not exist any catalog provider

/UI2/ABAP_PB003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/ABAP_PB -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: There does not exist any catalog provider

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/ABAP_PB003 - There does not exist any catalog provider ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/ABAP_PB003 There does not exist any catalog provider typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori applications or when working with the SAP Fiori Launchpad. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a catalog provider, which is necessary for displaying the tiles and applications in the Fiori Launchpad.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Catalog Provider: The most common cause of this error is that the system does not have a defined catalog provider. Catalog providers are responsible for delivering the necessary catalogs that contain the tiles for the Fiori Launchpad.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Fiori Launchpad or the underlying OData services that provide the necessary data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the catalog provider or the associated catalogs.
  System or Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport or upgrade, it may not have the