How To Fix BT171 - Documentation for external programs cannot be displayed

BT171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Documentation for external programs cannot be displayed

What causes this issue?

You asked the system to display the documentation of a program that is
not part of the SAP System. The background processing system can only
display the documentation of programs written in ABAP/4.

System Response

No action taken.

How to fix this error?

To display the program's documentation, you must use an editor in your
host system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT171 - Documentation for external programs cannot be displayed ?

  The SAP error message BT171 indicates that the system is unable to display documentation for external programs. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Documentation: The documentation for the external program may not be available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to access the documentation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the documentation.
  Network Issues: If the documentation is stored externally, network issues may prevent access.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or misconfigurations affecting the display of documentation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Documentation Availability:
  
  Verify if the documentation for the external program is indeed available in the system. If not, you may need to upload or create the necessary documentation.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to external documentation. Ensure that the paths and settings