How To Fix /UI2/FDM_SSB_TILE008 - Error reading the dynamic app descriptor for KPI &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/FDM_SSB_TILE -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Error reading the dynamic app descriptor for KPI &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/FDM_SSB_TILE008 - Error reading the dynamic app descriptor for KPI &1 ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/FDM_SSB_TILE008 indicates that there is an issue with reading the dynamic app descriptor for a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tile in the SAP Fiori Launchpad. This error can occur due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The dynamic app descriptor for the KPI might not be correctly configured or might be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the KPI or the underlying data.
  Backend Service Issues: The OData service or backend system that the KPI relies on may be down or not properly configured.
  Cache Issues: Sometimes, the cache in the Fiori Launchpad or the browser can cause issues with loading the latest configurations.
  Transport Issues: If the application was recently transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies in the transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the dynamic app descriptor is correctly configured in the Fiori Launchpad. Check the settings in the Fiori Launchpad Designer.
  Ensure that the KPI is properly defined in the relevant application configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the KPI. Check the role assignments in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Backend Service Verification:
  
  Check if the OData service that the KPI relies on is active and functioning correctly. You can test the service using the SAP Gateway Client (transaction /IWFND/GW_CLIENT).
  Ensure that the service is correctly registered in the SAP Gateway.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  Clear the cache of the Fiori Launchpad. You can do this by using the transaction /UI2/FLP_CLEANUP or by clearing the browser cache.
  If applicable, clear the cache of the SAP Gateway.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or inconsistencies that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the backend system, you can enable debugging to trace the issue further and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues faced by other users and potential solutions.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Fiori and KPI configuration to ensure that all steps have been followed correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.