sh: 1: fiori: not found-> The most popular error for Fiori Developers

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Introduction:

In this technical blog, we will detail how to resolve one of the most common issues encountered by SAP UI5/Fiori developers during the deployment of their applications on the Cloud Foundry of SAP BTP.
For the case here, we have the "sh: 1: fiori: not found" error here.

Prerequisites:

• SAP BTP Account- If you prefer to deploy on SAP BTP HANA Cloud. 
• SAP Business Application Studio (recommended) if deploying to SAP BTP HANA Cloud. Even, in this case, I recommend to use SAP BAS only for deployment .
• Microsoft Visual Studio Code (optional) can be used for development but specific to this solution just use it as the Integrated Development Environment (IDE). 

Delving into the Error:

Single Targeted vs. Multi-Targeted Applications: There exists a distinction between single targeted and multi-targeted applications. The issue at hand typically arises with .MTAR applications, particularly SAP UI5 multi-target applications.

"sh:1: Fiori: Not Found" Error: Whenever "cf push" command is executed, developers often encounter the "sh: 1: Fiori: Not Found" error, particularly with MTAR applications. This error is not exclusive to SAP but is a common occurrence across various cloud-native applications.

Solutions and steps to be followed:

• Utilize Microsoft Visual Studio Code or SAP Business Application Studio as the IDE: It's recommended to use either Vs Code or SAP Business Application Studio solely as the Integrated Development Environment (IDE). For deployment purposes, stick to SAP Business Application Studio.
• Ensure Proper Configuration of Destination Services and HTML5 Services: Make sure to follow the steps for creating Destination Services and HTML5 services in your application as per the provided guidelines.
• Perform .MTAR Build: Right-click on the mta.yaml file and execute a .MTAR build.
• Discovering Generated .MTAR File: Following the .MTA.YAML build, the generated .mtar file may have a generic name such as abc_appname.mtar.
• Deploy .MTAR File: Right-click on the generated .mtar file and select "Deploy MTAR."
• Monitor Deployment Process: Once the deployment process concludes, log in to the SAP BTP Cloud Cockpit.
• Accessing applications: In the left-hand menu bar, locate HTML5 applications.
• Verify Deployed Applications: You should be able to find the deployed applications listed within the HTML5 applications section.

Reference Link for more steps on deployment of Multi Target Applications by SAP: Building and Deploying Multitarget Applications

By following these steps, you can effectively resolve the "sh: 1: fiori : Not Found" error encountered during the deployment of SAP UI5/Fiori applications on the Cloud Foundry of SAP BTP.