How To Fix /UI5/APP_API144 - Properties file &1 of application &2 contains no content

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/APP_API -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Properties file &1 of application &2 contains no content

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/APP_API144 - Properties file &1 of application &2 contains no content ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/APP_API144 Properties file &1 of application &2 contains no content typically indicates that a required properties file for a UI5 application is either missing or empty. This can prevent the application from loading correctly, as the properties file is essential for defining various settings and configurations for the application.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Properties File: The specified properties file does not exist in the expected location.
  Empty Properties File: The properties file exists but does not contain any content, which means it cannot provide the necessary configurations.
  Incorrect Configuration: The application might be incorrectly configured to point to a properties file that is not valid or does not exist.
  Deployment Issues: There may have been issues during the deployment of the application that resulted in the properties file not being included.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Existence: Verify that the properties file specified in the error message exists in the correct directory of the application.
  Check File Content: Open the properties file and ensure that it contains the necessary key-value pairs. If it is empty, you will need to populate it with the required configurations.
  Correct Configuration: Ensure that the application is correctly configured to reference the properties file. This may involve checking the application descriptor (e.g., manifest.json) or other configuration files.
  Re-deploy the Application: If the properties file is missing or empty, you may need to re-deploy the application, ensuring that all necessary files are included.
  Check Transport Requests: If the application was transported from one system to another, ensure that the transport request included the properties file.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific application or module you are working with to understand the required properties and their formats.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP UI5 Documentation: Review the official SAP UI5 documentation for guidelines on application structure and required files.
  SAP Community: Check the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Debugging Tools: Use browser developer tools to check for network requests and errors that may provide additional context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.