How To Fix 14172 - Documentation not found

14172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 14 - Task handler messages

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Documentation not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 14172 - Documentation not found ?

  The SAP error message "14172 Documentation not found" typically indicates that the system is unable to find the documentation or help file associated with a particular transaction, object, or function. This can occur for various reasons, including missing documentation files, incorrect configuration, or issues with the SAP system itself.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Documentation: The documentation files may not be installed or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to access the documentation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the documentation.
  System Errors: There may be underlying issues with the SAP system that prevent it from retrieving the documentation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Documentation Availability:
  
  Verify if the documentation is available in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction or object in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Documentation:
  
  If the documentation is missing, you may need to install or restore it. This can often be done through the