How To Fix /UI2/FDM_PARSER002 - Node type &1 in parser not expected

/UI2/FDM_PARSER002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/FDM_PARSER -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Node type &1 in parser not expected

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/UI2/FDM_PARSER002 - Details

• The SAP error message /UI2/FDM_PARSER002 Node type &1 in parser not expected typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori applications when there is an issue with the parsing of the UI5 XML view or the corresponding metadata. This error indicates that the parser encountered a node type that it did not expect, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect XML Structure: The XML view may have an incorrect structure or syntax errors that lead to unexpected node types.
  Unsupported UI5 Version: The application may be using features or node types that are not supported in the version of SAPUI5 being used.
  Custom Controls: If custom controls are used, they may not be properly defined or registered, leading to parsing issues.
  Missing Annotations: If the application relies on OData annotations, missing or incorrect annotations can lead to unexpected behavior.
  Corrupted Cache: Sometimes, the browser or SAP Gateway cache may cause issues with loading the