How To Fix /UI5/MP_CA003 - Descriptor changes are not allowed for app &1

/UI5/MP_CA003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/MP_CA -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Descriptor changes are not allowed for app &1

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/UI5/MP_CA003 - Details

• The SAP error message /UI5/MP_CA003 Descriptor changes are not allowed for app &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori applications when there are attempts to modify the application descriptor (manifest.json) of a deployed application. This error indicates that the application is in a state where changes to its descriptor are not permitted, often due to the application being in a production environment or because of specific restrictions set by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Production Environment: The application is deployed in a production environment where changes to the application descriptor are restricted to ensure stability and reliability.
  Transport Layer Restrictions: The application might be locked in the transport layer, preventing any modifications.
  Version Control: The application might be version-controlled, and changes to the descriptor are not allowed without following specific procedures.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to make changes may not have the necessary permissions to modify the application descriptor.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Environment: Ensure that you are