How To Fix CRM_DOCUMENTS208 - Office application could not be determined using file ending

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_DOCUMENTS - Messages on Content Management in CRM

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Office application could not be determined using file ending

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_DOCUMENTS208 - Office application could not be determined using file ending ?

  The SAP error message CRM_DOCUMENTS208 indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate Office application to use based on the file extension of the document you are trying to open or work with. This typically occurs when the file type is not associated with any installed Office application or when the system settings are not configured correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Unsupported File Type: The file extension of the document is not recognized by the SAP system or is not associated with any installed Office application.
  Missing Office Application: The required Office application (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel) is not installed on the machine.
  Incorrect File Associations: The file associations in the operating system may not be set correctly, leading to the inability of SAP to determine which application to use.
  SAP 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues within the SAP system that prevent it from recognizing the installed Office applications.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Type: Ensure that the