How To Fix 42320 - HTML control installation failed.

42320 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 320

• Message text: HTML control installation failed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42320 - HTML control installation failed. ?

  The SAP error message "42320 HTML control installation failed" typically indicates an issue with the installation or configuration of the HTML control component that is used in SAP GUI for rendering HTML content. This error can occur due to various reasons, including missing components, incorrect configurations, or issues with the SAP GUI installation itself.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Corrupted Files: The HTML control files may be missing or corrupted during the installation of SAP GUI.
  Incompatible Version: The version of the SAP GUI may not be compatible with the operating system or other installed components.
  User Permissions: Insufficient permissions to install or access the HTML control components.
  Registry Issues: Problems with the Windows registry entries related to SAP GUI.
  Antivirus/Firewall Interference: Security software may block the installation or execution of the HTML control.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Reinstall SAP GUI:
  
  Uninstall the current version of SAP GUI.
  Download the latest version from the SAP Support Portal.
  Install it again, ensuring that you have administrative rights.
  
  
  
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