How To Fix /IWFND/MED140 - ABAP Workbench cannot be started

/IWFND/MED140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: ABAP Workbench cannot be started

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/IWFND/MED140 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/MED140 indicating that the "ABAP Workbench cannot be started" typically arises in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services. This error can occur due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ABAP Workbench or the specific transaction.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings that prevent the ABAP Workbench from launching.
  Missing Components: Required components or services may not be activated or installed in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the client and the SAP server can also lead to this error.
  Browser Compatibility: If you are accessing the SAP system through a web browser, compatibility issues may arise.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ABAP Workbench. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to