How To Fix /UIF/LREP_CHANGE_MSG002 - Selector in change file not valid

/UIF/LREP_CHANGE_MSG002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UIF/LREP_CHANGE_MSG -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Selector in change file not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UIF/LREP_CHANGE_MSG002 - Selector in change file not valid ?

  The SAP error message /UIF/LREP_CHANGE_MSG002 Selector in change file not valid typically occurs in the context of using the SAP User Interface Framework (UIF) or related tools for managing changes in UI components. This error indicates that there is an issue with the selector defined in the change file, which is used to identify the UI elements that need to be modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Selector: The selector specified in the change file does not match any existing UI elements. This could be due to a typo, incorrect path, or changes in the UI structure that have not been reflected in the change file.
  Missing Elements: The UI elements that the selector is trying to reference may have been deleted or renamed in the application.
  Version Mismatch: The change file may have been created for a different version of the UI component than the one currently in use.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the