How To Fix /UI5/DESCRIPTOR_MERG005 - Descriptor or app variant or app configfor reference &1 does not exist

/UI5/DESCRIPTOR_MERG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/DESCRIPTOR_MERG -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Descriptor or app variant or app configfor reference &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/DESCRIPTOR_MERG005 - Descriptor or app variant or app configfor reference &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/DESCRIPTOR_MERG005 Descriptor or app variant or app config for reference &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori applications when the system is unable to find the specified descriptor, app variant, or app configuration. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The app descriptor or configuration might not be defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Reference: The reference ID (&1) provided in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the application was transported from one system to another, the necessary configurations might not have been transported correctly.
  Caching Issues: Sometimes, caching issues can lead to the system not recognizing the latest configurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the app variant or configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
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