How To Fix /UI5/DTA020 - Mandatory URL parameter 'name' missing or fnvalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/DTA -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Mandatory URL parameter 'name' missing or fnvalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/DTA020 - Mandatory URL parameter 'name' missing or fnvalid ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/DTA020 Mandatory URL parameter 'name' missing or invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori applications or UI5 applications when a required URL parameter is not provided or is incorrectly formatted. This error is often related to the routing or navigation within the application.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameter: The URL being accessed does not include the required name parameter.
  Invalid Parameter: The name parameter is present but does not conform to the expected format or value.
  Routing Configuration: The routing configuration in the application may not be set up correctly, leading to the application expecting a parameter that is not being passed.
  Application Logic: There may be an issue in the application logic where the parameter is not being set or passed correctly during navigation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check URL: Ensure that the URL you are trying to access includes the name parameter. For example, the URL should look something like this: https://<your-sap-system>/your-app?name=value.
  Validate Parameter Value: If the name parameter is included, check that its value is valid and conforms to the expected format.
  Review Routing Configuration: Check the routing configuration in your manifest.json or Component.js file to ensure that the route is correctly defined and that it expects the name parameter.
  Debug Application Logic: If you have access to the application code, debug the logic to ensure that the name parameter is being set and passed correctly during navigation.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP UI5 documentation for more information on routing and parameter handling to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP UI5 Documentation: Review the official SAP UI5 documentation for details on routing and parameter handling.
  SAP Community: Check the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other developers.
  Error Logs: If you have access to the backend, check the error logs for more detailed information about the error and its context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.