How To Fix /UI2/WD_CFG014 - Configuration type &1 not permitted for application configurations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/WD_CFG -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Configuration type &1 not permitted for application configurations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/WD_CFG014 - Configuration type &1 not permitted for application configurations ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/WD_CFG014 Configuration type &1 not permitted for application configurations typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP UI5 applications when there is an issue with the configuration type being used for a specific application. This error indicates that the configuration type specified (denoted by &1) is not allowed for the application configurations you are trying to use.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration Type: The configuration type you are trying to use is not supported for the specific application. This could be due to a mismatch between the configuration type and the application’s requirements.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The application may not have the necessary configurations set up correctly in the backend.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration type or the application.
  System Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system may not support the configuration type being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Type: Verify the configuration type you are trying to use. Ensure that it is valid for the application you are working with. Common configuration types include:
  
  Default: Standard configuration.
  Personalized: User-specific configuration.
  Custom: Custom configurations that may not be supported.
  
  
  
  Review Application Configuration: Go to the SAP Fiori Launchpad or the relevant configuration transaction (like /UI2/FLP or /UI2/FLP_CONFIG) and check the application configuration settings. Ensure that the configuration type is correctly set.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the application and its configurations. You may need to check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific application to understand the supported configuration types and any prerequisites.
  
  
  System Update: If you suspect that the issue is related to system compatibility, check for any available updates or patches for your SAP system that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /UI2/FLP, /UI2/FLP_CONFIG, and others that may help in managing Fiori applications and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.