How To Fix DU404 - No registry entry was found

DU404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS

• Message number: 404

• Message text: No registry entry was found

Self-Explanatory Message

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DU404 - Details

• The SAP error message "DU404 No registry entry was found" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a required registry entry for a specific component or configuration. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the installation of SAP GUI, when trying to connect to an SAP system, or when executing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Registry Entries: The required registry entries for the SAP GUI or other components may not exist, possibly due to an incomplete installation or a corrupted registry.
  Incorrect Installation: The SAP GUI or related components may not have been installed correctly, leading to missing configurations.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the registry or the required entries.
  Corrupted Installation: Files or configurations may have been corrupted, leading to the inability to find the necessary registry entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Reinstall SAP GUI: Uninstall the current version of SAP GUI and then reinstall it. Ensure that