How To Fix /UI5/APP_DESCRIPTOR017 - Navigation target mapping could not be determined

/UI5/APP_DESCRIPTOR017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/APP_DESCRIPTOR -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Navigation target mapping could not be determined

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/UI5/APP_DESCRIPTOR017 - Details

• The SAP error message /UI5/APP_DESCRIPTOR017 Navigation target mapping could not be determined typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori applications when the system is unable to find a valid navigation target for a specific action or link in the application. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Causes
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The navigation target might not be defined in the application's descriptor file (manifest.json) or the configuration might be incorrect.
  
  
  Incorrect Route Definition: The route defined in the application might not match the navigation target being called.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the target application or view.
  
  
  Deployment Issues: The application might not be properly deployed, or the target application might not be available in the system.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: There could be a version mismatch between the UI5 libraries used in the application and the backend