How To Fix /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK026 - Reference app &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Reference app &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK026 - Reference app &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK026 Reference app &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific reference application that is expected to be available in the SAP Fiori/UI5 environment. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access a Fiori app that is not properly configured or when there are issues with the deployment of the application.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Application: The referenced application (indicated by &1) is not deployed or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The application might be incorrectly configured in the SAP Fiori Launchpad or the relevant catalog.
  Transport Issues: The application might not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the application.
  Cache Issues: Sometimes, caching issues can lead to the system not recognizing the application.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Application Deployment:
  
  Verify that the application is deployed in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (like /UI2/FLP for the Fiori Launchpad) or using the SAP Web IDE to see if the application is available.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the application is correctly configured in the Fiori Launchpad. Check the catalogs and groups to confirm that the app is included and properly linked.
  
  
  
  Transport Verification:
  
  If the application was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the application. You can check this in the user profile or by using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  Clear the browser cache and the SAP Fiori cache. You can do this by using the transaction /UI2/FLP and selecting the option to clear the cache.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes, as there may be fixes related to the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any known issues or patches.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Fiori/UI5 applications for guidance on deployment and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.