How To Fix /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK013 - The app variant/app config format is not well formed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The app variant/app config format is not well formed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK013 - The app variant/app config format is not well formed ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK013 indicates that there is an issue with the format of an app variant or app configuration in SAP UI5. This error typically arises when the app variant or configuration data is not structured correctly, which can prevent the application from functioning as intended.
  
  Cause:
  
  Malformed JSON: The app variant or configuration might be in JSON format, and if it contains syntax errors (like missing commas, brackets, or quotes), it will be considered "not well-formed."
  Incorrect Structure: The data might not adhere to the expected schema or structure defined by SAP for app variants or configurations.
  Encoding Issues: There could be issues with character encoding that lead to invalid characters being present in the configuration.
  Version Compatibility: The app variant might be created with a different version of the application or UI5 framework that is not compatible with the current version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Validate JSON: Use a JSON validator tool to check the syntax