How To Fix /UI5/APP_API154 - Error parsing manifest.appdescr_variant file in SAPUI5 repository &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/APP_API -

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Error parsing manifest.appdescr_variant file in SAPUI5 repository &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/APP_API154 - Error parsing manifest.appdescr_variant file in SAPUI5 repository &1 ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/APP_API154 Error parsing manifest.appdescr_variant file in SAPUI5 repository &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with the parsing of the manifest.appdescr_variant file in the SAPUI5 repository. This file is crucial for defining application variants and their configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed JSON: The manifest.appdescr_variant file may contain syntax errors or be improperly formatted, which prevents it from being parsed correctly.
  Missing File: The file may not exist in the specified location, leading to a failure in accessing the required configuration.
  Incorrect Path: The path to the manifest.appdescr_variant file may be incorrect, causing the system to look in the wrong location.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of SAPUI5 being used and the structure of the manifest.appdescr_variant file.
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or incomplete, leading to parsing errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check JSON Syntax: Validate the JSON structure of the manifest.appdescr_variant file using a JSON validator tool. Ensure that all brackets,