How To Fix CNHT005 - Unable to generate Internet Explorer OCX

CNHT005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNHT - Messages for SAP HTML control

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Unable to generate Internet Explorer OCX

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CNHT005 - Details

• The SAP error message CNHT005: Unable to generate Internet Explorer OCX typically occurs when there are issues related to the integration of SAP with Internet Explorer, particularly when trying to use the SAP GUI for Windows or when accessing certain SAP web applications.
  Causes:
  
  Browser Compatibility: The version of Internet Explorer may not be compatible with the version of SAP you are using.
  ActiveX Controls: The necessary ActiveX controls may not be installed or enabled in Internet Explorer.
  Security Settings: Security settings in Internet Explorer may be preventing the ActiveX controls from running.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to run ActiveX controls.
  Corrupted Installation: The SAP GUI installation may be corrupted or incomplete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Browser Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that you are using a supported version of Internet Explorer for your SAP system. Check SAP's official documentation for compatibility.
  
  
  
  Enable ActiveX Controls:
  
  Open Internet Explorer.
  Go to Tools > Internet Options > Security tab.
  Select the appropriate zone (usually