How To Fix AB400 - SAP-Excel Listviewer cannot be started - Is it installed?

AB400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 400

• Message text: SAP-Excel Listviewer cannot be started - Is it installed?

What causes this issue?

The SAP Excel Listviewer cannot be started.
Possible reasons:
Windows has not been started.
You called up an incorrect Windows version.

System Response

The function cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB400 - SAP-Excel Listviewer cannot be started - Is it installed? ?

  The SAP error message AB400, which states "SAP-Excel Listviewer cannot be started - Is it installed?", typically occurs when there is an issue with the integration between SAP and Microsoft Excel. This error can arise due to several reasons, including missing components, incorrect configurations, or issues with the installation of the SAP GUI or the List Viewer itself.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Installation: The SAP List Viewer (ALV) component may not be installed on your system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The SAP GUI may not be properly configured to work with Excel.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of SAP GUI and the version of Excel installed on your machine.
  Excel Add-in: The necessary Excel add-in for SAP may not be enabled or installed.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the List Viewer functionality.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Installation:
  
  Ensure that the SAP GUI is properly installed and that the List Viewer component is included.