How To Fix /UI5/UI5_REP075 - Do not overwrite this custom repository with UI generation tools

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/UI5_REP -

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Do not overwrite this custom repository with UI generation tools

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/UI5_REP075 - Do not overwrite this custom repository with UI generation tools ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/UI5_REP075 indicates that there is an issue related to the custom repository in the context of SAP UI5 development. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to overwrite a custom repository with UI generation tools, which is not recommended.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the use of UI generation tools (like SAP Web IDE or SAP Business Application Studio) that attempt to modify or overwrite existing custom repositories. Custom repositories are often tailored to specific business needs and overwriting them can lead to loss of customizations, configurations, or data integrity issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Avoid Overwriting: Ensure that you do not use UI generation tools to overwrite existing custom repositories. Instead, create new repositories or use existing ones without modifying them.
  
  
  Backup Custom Repositories: Before making any changes, always back up your custom repositories. This way, if something goes wrong, you