How To Fix /UI5/MP_CA_APP004 - DataSource to delete does not exist in base descriptor: &1

/UI5/MP_CA_APP004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/MP_CA_APP -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: DataSource to delete does not exist in base descriptor: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/MP_CA_APP004 - DataSource to delete does not exist in base descriptor: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/MP_CA_APP004 DataSource to delete does not exist in base descriptor: &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or UI5 applications when there is an attempt to delete a data source that is not defined in the base descriptor. This can happen during the development or deployment of UI5 applications, particularly when managing data sources in the manifest file or when working with OData services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Source: The data source you are trying to delete does not exist in the manifest.json file or the base descriptor of the application.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the application’s manifest file, where the data source is either incorrectly defined or not defined at all.
  Versioning Issues: If the application has been updated or modified, there may be discrepancies between the current state of the application and the expected configuration.
  Cache Issues: Sometimes, cached versions of the application can