How To Fix 6G021 - Specifications can only be displayed currently for Windows frontend

6G021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Specifications can only be displayed currently for Windows frontend

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6G021 - Specifications can only be displayed currently for Windows frontend ?

  The SAP error message 6G021 indicates that the specifications for a particular object (like a material or a document) can only be displayed when using the Windows frontend of SAP. This error typically arises when users attempt to access certain functionalities or features that are not supported in the SAP GUI for HTML (Web GUI) or other non-Windows environments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Frontend Limitations: The specific functionality you are trying to access is only available in the Windows version of the SAP GUI. This is often the case for features that require more complex user interface elements or interactions that are not supported in the web-based interface.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain features based on the type of frontend being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Switch to Windows GUI: The most straightforward solution is to switch to the SAP GUI for Windows. If you have access to a Windows