How To Fix /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK043 - Property '&1' missing in variant data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Property '&1' missing in variant data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK043 - Property '&1' missing in variant data ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK043 indicates that a property specified in a variant is missing from the variant data. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori applications or UI5 applications where variants are used to save user-specific settings for reports or applications.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Property: The property specified in the variant does not exist in the current context or data model.
  Changes in Data Model: If the underlying data model has changed (e.g., fields were added or removed), the existing variants may reference properties that are no longer valid.
  Incorrect Variant Configuration: The variant may have been incorrectly configured or saved, leading to missing properties.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Variant: 
  
  Go to the variant management of the application where the error occurs.
  Review the properties defined in the variant and ensure that all required properties are present.
  
  
  
  Update or Delete the Variant:
  
  If the variant is outdated due to changes in the data model, consider updating it to reflect the current properties.
  If the variant is no longer valid, you may need to delete it and create a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the documentation for the specific application or component to understand the expected properties for variants.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the application to see where the error is being triggered and identify the missing property.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on handling variants in your specific version of SAP.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  UI5 Documentation: Review the SAP UI5 documentation for best practices on managing variants and properties.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.