How To Fix 42363 - Alternat. initial screen is started (standard init. screen not supported)

42363 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 363

• Message text: Alternat. initial screen is started (standard init. screen not supported)

What causes this issue?

You started a transaction that assumes the SAP Control Framework. Your
SAP frontend does not fulfill the requirements for this environment.
Either you are using an obsolete version of the SAPGUI (prior to 45B)
or you are not working with a Windows 32-bit frontend (e.g. Win95 or
Windows NT).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

A different transaction that does not provide the full functionality of
the standard transaction is started. To get the full functionality, you
must satisfy the above requirements.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42363 - Alternat. initial screen is started (standard init. screen not supported) ?

  The SAP error message 42363, which states "Alternat. initial screen is started (standard init. screen not supported)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the initial screen configuration in SAP. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when a user tries to access a transaction or program that has been configured to use an alternative initial screen instead of the standard one.
  Causes:
  
  Custom Development: The transaction or program may have been customized to use an alternative initial screen that is not properly configured or is incompatible with the current system settings.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the standard initial screen, leading the system to attempt to use an alternative screen.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings that prevent the standard initial screen from being displayed.
  Transaction Code Issues: The transaction code being used may not be correctly linked to