How To Fix /UI5/CAT_APPS_IMPORT014 - App ID '&1' in desciptor is not equal to ID in namespace '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/CAT_APPS_IMPORT -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: App ID '&1' in desciptor is not equal to ID in namespace '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/CAT_APPS_IMPORT014 - App ID '&1' in desciptor is not equal to ID in namespace '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/CAT_APPS_IMPORT014 indicates a mismatch between the App ID specified in the descriptor file and the ID defined in the namespace. This typically occurs during the import or activation of a UI5 application in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in App ID: The App ID defined in the manifest.json or descriptor file does not match the ID that is expected in the specified namespace.
  Incorrect Namespace: The namespace defined in the application does not align with the one expected by the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the application or the deployment process that lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the manifest.json: Open the manifest.json file of your UI5 application and verify the id property under the sap.app section. Ensure that it matches the expected App ID.
  "sap.app": {
      "id": "your.namespace.appID",
      ...
  }
  
  
  Verify Namespace: Ensure that the namespace defined in the manifest.json matches the one configured in your SAP system. The namespace should be consistent across your application and the SAP backend.
  
  
  Correct Deployment: If you have made changes to the App ID or namespace, ensure that you redeploy the application to the SAP system. This may involve clearing caches or restarting services if necessary.
  
  
  Check for Typos: Look for any typographical errors in the App ID or namespace in both the manifest.json and the SAP system configuration.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and best practices for defining App IDs and namespaces.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the application again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP UI5 Documentation: Review the official SAP UI5 documentation for best practices on application structure and configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  Debugging Tools: Utilize SAP Web IDE or Business Application Studio for debugging and validating your application configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /UI5/CAT_APPS_IMPORT014 and ensure that your UI5 application is correctly configured and deployed.