How To Fix /UI5/APP_API101 - Parent node of path &1 in provided JSON content does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/APP_API -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Parent node of path &1 in provided JSON content does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/APP_API101 - Parent node of path &1 in provided JSON content does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/APP_API101 Parent node of path &1 in provided JSON content does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP UI5 applications when there is an issue with the JSON data structure being used in the application. This error indicates that the application is trying to access a node in the JSON structure that does not have a valid parent node, meaning that the expected hierarchy of the JSON data is not being maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect JSON Structure: The JSON data being provided to the application may not have the correct structure. For example, if the application expects a certain parent-child relationship in the JSON and that relationship is not present, this error will occur.
  Missing Data: The parent node that the application is trying to reference may be missing from the JSON data. This can happen if the data is not being fetched correctly or if there is an issue with the data source.
  Path Issues: The path specified in the error message may be incorrect or may not correspond to the actual structure of the JSON data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Validate JSON Structure: Check the JSON data being provided to ensure that it has the correct structure. You can use online JSON validators to help with this.
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source from which the JSON is being fetched is returning the expected data. If you are using an OData service, check the service response to ensure that all necessary nodes are present.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools in your browser (like the Developer Tools in Chrome) to inspect the JSON data being received by the application. Look for the specific path mentioned in the error message and verify if the parent node exists.
  Adjust Application Logic: If the application logic is expecting a certain structure, you may need to adjust the logic to handle cases where the parent node might not exist or to ensure that the JSON data is structured correctly before it is passed to the application.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP UI5 Documentation: Refer to the official SAP UI5 documentation for guidelines on data binding and JSON structure.
  OData Services: If you are using OData services, ensure that the service is correctly defined and that the data model matches the expected structure in your UI5 application.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your application to gracefully manage situations where the expected data structure is not met.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.