How To Fix /UI5/APP_API004 - Error while parsing component.js file

/UI5/APP_API004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/APP_API -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error while parsing component.js file

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/UI5/APP_API004 - Details

• The SAP error message /UI5/APP_API004 Error while parsing component.js file typically indicates that there is an issue with the component.js file of a UI5 application. This error can arise due to various reasons, including syntax errors, incorrect file structure, or issues with the configuration of the application.
  Causes:
  
  Syntax Errors: The most common cause is a syntax error in the component.js file. This could be due to missing brackets, commas, or incorrect JavaScript syntax.
  Incorrect File Structure: The component.js file may not be structured correctly according to the UI5 framework's requirements.
  Missing Dependencies: If the component.js file references other modules or libraries that are not available or incorrectly defined, it can lead to parsing errors.
  Version Compatibility: Using features or syntax that are not supported in the version of UI5 being used can also cause parsing issues.
  Encoding Issues: If the file is saved with an incorrect encoding (e.g., UTF-8 with BOM), it may lead to