How To Fix RSAN_WB051 - This function is only supported in the SAP GUI for Windows

RSAN_WB051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAN_WB - Messages for Analysis Designer

• Message number: 051

• Message text: This function is only supported in the SAP GUI for Windows

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAN_WB051 - This function is only supported in the SAP GUI for Windows ?

  The SAP error message RSAN_WB051 indicates that a specific function or feature you are trying to use is only supported in the SAP GUI for Windows and not in other environments, such as the SAP GUI for Java or the web-based SAP Fiori interface.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to use a feature or transaction that is designed to work exclusively with the Windows version of the SAP GUI.
  The functionality you are trying to access may involve graphical elements or specific controls that are not available in other versions of the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Switch to SAP GUI for Windows: If you are currently using a different version of the SAP GUI (like SAP GUI for Java or a web-based interface), switch to the SAP GUI for Windows. This is the most straightforward solution if you need to access the specific functionality.
  
  
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