How To Fix /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK044 - Version format '&1' invalid, expected pattern: '..'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Version format '&1' invalid, expected pattern: '..'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK044 - Version format '&1' invalid, expected pattern: '..' ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/DESCR_VAR_CHECK044 indicates that there is an issue with the version format of a UI5 application or library. The expected version format is <major>.<minor>.<patch>, which means that the version should consist of three numeric components separated by dots (e.g., 1.0.0, 2.3.1, etc.).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the version string provided does not conform to the expected format. Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Version Format: The version string may contain non-numeric characters, additional segments, or may be missing one or more components.
  Typographical Errors: There may be typos in the version string, such as extra spaces or incorrect characters.
  Configuration Issues: The version might be defined incorrectly in the application's configuration files (e.g., manifest.json or package.json).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Version String: Review the version string that is causing the error. Ensure it follows the format <major>.<minor>.<patch>. For example:
  
  Correct: 1.0.0
  Incorrect: 1.0, 1.0.0.0, 1.a.0, 1.0.0-beta
  
  
  
  Update Configuration Files: If the version is defined in a configuration file (like manifest.json or package.json), update it to match the expected format. For example:
  {
      "version": "1.0.0"
  }
  
  
  Validate Changes: After making changes, validate the application to ensure that the error is resolved. You can do this by re-running the application or using the SAP UI5 tools to check for errors.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the versioning scheme or how to define it, refer to the official SAP UI5 documentation for guidance on versioning best practices.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP UI5 Versioning: Understanding how versioning works in SAP UI5 can help prevent similar issues in the future. The versioning typically follows semantic versioning principles.
  Debugging Tools: Use SAP's debugging tools or the console in your browser's developer tools to get more insights into where the error is occurring.
  Community and Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to the SAP community forums or SAP support for assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the version string adheres to the expected format, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your development work.