How To Fix LCR009 - Unable to start HTML browser (long text)

LCR009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCR - Landscape & Component Repository Messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Unable to start HTML browser (long text)

What causes this issue?

The system displays the user interface of the Landscape Directory in
the window of an external HTML browser. Due to a technical error, the
browser could not be started.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that a functional HTML browser is installed on your presentation
server (Frontend).
Repeat the action that lead to this error message. If the error still
occurs, contact SAP Support.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCR009 - Unable to start HTML browser (long text) ?

  The SAP error message LCR009, which states "Unable to start HTML browser," typically occurs when the SAP system is unable to launch the default web browser for displaying HTML content. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Browser Configuration: The default web browser may not be properly configured in the SAP GUI settings.
  Missing Browser: The specified browser may not be installed on the system.
  Path Issues: The path to the browser executable may be incorrect or not set.
  Permissions: There may be permission issues preventing the SAP GUI from launching the browser.
  Network Issues: If the browser requires internet access, network issues may prevent it from launching properly.
  SAP GUI Version: Compatibility issues between the SAP GUI version and the installed browser.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Browser Configuration:
  
  Open the SAP GUI.
  Go to Options > SAP GUI Options > HTML Viewer.
  Ensure that the correct browser is selected as the default.
  
  
  
  Install or