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

/UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK028 - Overview

• 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