How To Fix /UI5/APP_API046 - Component &1 exists in multiple UI5 repositories

/UI5/APP_API046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/APP_API -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Component &1 exists in multiple UI5 repositories

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/UI5/APP_API046 - Details

• The SAP error message /UI5/APP_API046 Component &1 exists in multiple UI5 repositories indicates that the specified UI5 component is found in more than one repository. This can lead to ambiguity when the system tries to resolve which version of the component to use, resulting in potential conflicts or unexpected behavior.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Repositories: The same UI5 component is deployed in different repositories (e.g., different transport requests or different development systems).
  Version Conflicts: Different versions of the same component may exist in these repositories, leading to confusion about which version should be used.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be correctly configured to prioritize one repository over another.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Repositories: Use transaction codes like /UI5/APP_API or /UI5/APP to check the list of repositories where the component is found. This will help you identify where the duplicates are coming from.
  Remove Duplicates: If possible, remove the duplicate entries from the repositories. This may involve deleting or archiving