How To Fix /UI5/CAT_APPS_IMPORT013 - Could not parse manifest.json file of app '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/CAT_APPS_IMPORT -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Could not parse manifest.json file of app '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/CAT_APPS_IMPORT013 - Could not parse manifest.json file of app '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/CAT_APPS_IMPORT013 indicates that there is an issue with parsing the manifest.json file of a specific SAPUI5 application. This error typically arises during the import or deployment of an application in the SAP Fiori Launchpad or when trying to access the application.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed JSON: The manifest.json file may contain syntax errors, such as missing commas, brackets, or quotes.
  Invalid Structure: The structure of the manifest.json file may not conform to the expected schema for SAPUI5 applications.
  Encoding Issues: The file may have been saved with an incorrect encoding, leading to unreadable characters.
  Missing Required Sections: Certain required sections or properties in the manifest.json may be missing, such as sap.app, sap.ui5, etc.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAPUI5 library being used may not be compatible with the features or structure defined in the manifest.json.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Validate JSON Syntax: Use a JSON validator tool to check for syntax errors in the manifest.json file. Correct any issues found.
  Check Structure: Ensure that the manifest.json adheres to the expected structure and includes all required sections. Refer to the SAPUI5 documentation for the correct schema.
  Encoding Check: Make sure the manifest.json file is saved with UTF-8 encoding without a BOM (Byte Order Mark).
  Review Required Properties: Ensure that all necessary properties are defined in the manifest.json. For example, check that sap.app and sap.ui5 sections are present and correctly defined.
  Update SAPUI5 Version: If you are using features that are not supported by the current version of SAPUI5, consider updating to a newer version that supports those features.
  Check for Comments: JSON does not support comments. If there are any comments in the manifest.json, remove them.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAPUI5 documentation for detailed information on the structure and requirements of the manifest.json file.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and to find potential solutions.
  Debugging Tools: Use browser developer tools to check for any additional error messages in the console that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /UI5/CAT_APPS_IMPORT013 error.