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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 maintain the table IWFND/MAINT_OVP to check if the system alias is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the system alias is correctly configured in the IWFND/MAINT_OVP table and that it points to the correct backend system.
  
  
  
  Verify Catalog and Group Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the Fiori catalogs and groups in the Fiori launchpad designer or using transaction LPD_CUST.
  Ensure that the catalog is correctly assigned to the user roles and that the system alias is referenced correctly.
  
  
  
  Check OData Service:
  
  Ensure that the OData service associated with the catalog or application is activated and accessible.
  Use transaction IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the service is registered and active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the catalog and the associated applications.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that the system alias is set up in the target system.
  
  
  
  System Alias in Launchpad Configuration:
  
  If you are using a multi-system landscape, ensure that the system alias is correctly defined in the Fiori launchpad configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Fiori Launchpad Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Fiori launchpad configuration and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /UI2/CAT_HCP001 error message.