How To Fix 26118 - Original cannot be displayed on this terminal (& type &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Original cannot be displayed on this terminal (& type &)

What causes this issue?

You want to display original data of an application.
Settings in Customizing (Document management -> General data ->
Application) define whether each application can be displayed and/or
changed, depending on the data carrier type.
The document has an application which cannot be displayed on a computer
of your data carrier type.

How to fix this error?

Ask the person in charge of document management whether an entry needs
to be made in Customizing for displaying this application.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26118 - Original cannot be displayed on this terminal (& type &) ?

  The SAP error message "26118 Original cannot be displayed on this terminal (& type &)" typically occurs when a user attempts to display a document or original print output that is not supported on the current terminal or device. This can happen for various reasons, including the type of output format, the configuration of the terminal, or the specific settings in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Terminal Type: The terminal or device being used may not support the format of the document being requested (e.g., certain types of print formats or graphical outputs).
  Output Format: The document may be in a format that is incompatible with the current terminal (e.g., trying to display a PDF on a terminal that only supports text).
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the document.
  SAP Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system regarding output devices or print settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Terminal Compatibility: Ensure that the terminal or device you are using is compatible with the document format. If necessary, switch to a different terminal that supports the required format.
  Change Output Format: If possible, change the output format of the document to one that is supported by your terminal. This can often be done in the print settings or output options.
  Review User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary permissions to view the document. If not, contact your SAP administrator to adjust the authorizations.
  SAP Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP Basis or system administrator to review the configuration of output devices and ensure that they are set up correctly for the types of documents being generated.
  Use Alternative Viewing Methods: If the document cannot be displayed on the terminal, consider downloading it to a local machine or using a different method to view the document (e.g., accessing it through a web interface or email).
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for your specific version to understand the supported output formats and terminal configurations.
  Support Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.