How To Fix /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK028 - Reference app &1 is not assigned to catalogs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Reference app &1 is not assigned to catalogs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK028 - Reference app &1 is not assigned to catalogs ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK028 Reference app &1 is not assigned to catalogs typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori applications and the SAP UI5 framework. This error indicates that a reference application (identified by &1, which is a placeholder for the application name) is not assigned to any catalogs in the SAP Fiori Launchpad.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Catalog Assignment: The reference application is not linked to any catalog in the Fiori Launchpad. Catalogs are used to group applications and provide access to them.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Fiori Launchpad or the application itself.
  Transport Issues: If the application was recently transported from one system to another, the catalog assignment may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Assign the Application to a Catalog:
  
  Go to the SAP Fiori Launchpad Designer.
  Navigate to the "Catalogs" section.
  Find the catalog you want to assign the application to or create a new catalog if necessary.
  Add the reference application to the catalog.
  
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user roles assigned to the users include the catalog that contains the reference application.
  You can check this in the PFCG transaction by looking at the roles assigned to the user and ensuring the relevant catalog is included.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the application was transported, ensure that the transport request included the catalog assignment. If not, you may need to manually assign the application to the catalog in the target system.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  After making changes, clear the cache of the Fiori Launchpad. This can be done by using the /UI2/FLP transaction and selecting the "Clear Cache" option.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the application and the Fiori Launchpad to ensure there are no other underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiori Launchpad Designer: This is the tool used to manage catalogs, groups, and tiles in the Fiori Launchpad.
  PFCG Transaction: This transaction is used to manage roles and authorizations in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to your version of SAP or the specific application you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the reference application is properly assigned to the necessary catalogs in the SAP Fiori Launchpad.