How To Fix /UI2/FDM208 - Tile &1&2: An error occurred.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/FDM -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Tile &1&2: An error occurred.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/FDM208 - Tile &1&2: An error occurred. ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/FDM208 Tile &1&2: An error occurred typically indicates that there is an issue with the Fiori Launchpad tile configuration or the underlying service that the tile is trying to access. This error can arise from various causes, and here are some common reasons along with potential solutions:
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Activated: The OData service that the tile is supposed to call may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service or the data that the tile is trying to display.
  Incorrect Tile Configuration: The tile configuration in the Fiori Launchpad may be incorrect, leading to issues when trying to render the tile.
  Backend Issues: There may be issues with the backend system, such as the service being down or misconfigured.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the Fiori front-end server and the back-end system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check OData Service Activation:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the relevant OData service is listed and activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the tile and the underlying OData service.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization failures after attempting to access the tile.
  
  
  
  Review Tile Configuration:
  
  Check the tile configuration in the Fiori Launchpad Designer.
  Ensure that the target mapping and semantic object are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Backend System:
  
  Verify that the backend system is up and running and that the OData service is functioning correctly.
  You can test the OData service directly using the Service URL in a browser or a tool like Postman.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues between the Fiori front-end server and the back-end system.
  Check for any firewall rules or network configurations that might be blocking access.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs in the SAP system (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to the error message.
  Fiori Launchpad Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Fiori Launchpad for best practices on tile configuration and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.