How To Fix /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK038 - Version '&1' is not a valid semantic version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Version '&1' is not a valid semantic version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK038 - Version '&1' is not a valid semantic version ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK038 Version '&1' is not a valid semantic version typically indicates that there is an issue with the versioning of a UI5 application or component. This error arises when the version string provided does not conform to the semantic versioning format, which is usually defined as MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH (e.g., 1.0.0).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Version Format: The version string may contain invalid characters, be improperly formatted, or not follow the semantic versioning rules.
  Missing Version: The version string might be missing entirely or set to an empty value.
  Incorrect Configuration: The version might be incorrectly specified in the manifest.json file or other configuration files related to the UI5 application.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Version Format: Ensure that the version string follows the semantic versioning format. It should consist of three numeric components separated by dots (e.g., 1.0.0).
  Update Configuration: If the version is specified in the manifest.json file, check the sap.app section and ensure the version field is correctly set.
  {
      "sap.app": {
          "id": "your.app.id",
          "version": "1.0.0"
      }
  }
  
  Remove Invalid Characters: Ensure that there are no invalid characters in the version string (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Check for Empty Values: Make sure that the version field is not empty or null.
  Re-deploy the Application: After making the necessary changes, re-deploy the application to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Semantic Versioning: Familiarize yourself with the rules of semantic versioning, which can be found at semver.org.
  SAP UI5 Documentation: Refer to the official SAP UI5 documentation for guidelines on application structure and configuration.
  Debugging Tools: Use browser developer tools or SAP Web IDE to inspect the application and identify where the versioning issue might be occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your UI5 application is correctly versioned.