How To Fix /UI2/FAV017 - Repository id is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/FAV -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Repository id is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/FAV017 - Repository id is missing ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/FAV017 Repository id is missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori applications when there is an issue with the favorites or the repository ID associated with the user's favorites. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as missing or corrupted entries in the database, issues with the user profile, or problems with the Fiori launchpad configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Repository ID: The repository ID that links the user's favorites to the underlying data is not found in the database.
  Corrupted User Profile: The user profile may have become corrupted, leading to missing or invalid entries.
  Database Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the underlying database tables that store user favorites.
  Fiori Launchpad Configuration: Misconfiguration in the Fiori launchpad settings or missing components can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, some objects may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Favorites: Go to the Fiori launchpad and check if the favorites are correctly set up. Try removing and re-adding the favorites.
  Clear Cache: Clear the browser cache and cookies, as well as the SAP Gateway cache. This can sometimes resolve issues related to stale data.
  Check User Profile: Use transaction SU01 to check the user profile and ensure that all necessary authorizations and settings are correct.
  Database Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant database tables (e.g., /UI2/FAVORITES) to ensure that there are no missing or corrupted entries.
  Recreate Favorites: If the issue persists, consider recreating the user's favorites from scratch.
  Check Fiori Launchpad Configuration: Ensure that the Fiori launchpad is correctly configured and that all necessary components are in place.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Fiori and the launchpad to ensure that all configurations are correctly set up.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.