How To Fix /UI2/CAT_HCP001 - System alias for catalogs/apps connection not found

/UI2/CAT_HCP001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/CAT_HCP -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: System alias for catalogs/apps connection not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/CAT_HCP001 - System alias for catalogs/apps connection not found ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/CAT_HCP001 System alias for catalogs/apps connection not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori applications when the system is unable to find the specified system alias for the catalog or application connection. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing entries in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing System Alias: The system alias that is referenced in the Fiori launchpad configuration does not exist or is not properly defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the Fiori launchpad or the OData service may be incorrect, leading to the system being unable to resolve the alias.
  Transport Issues: If the system alias was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the catalog or application associated with the system alias.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Alias Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 and