How To Fix RSWADBACKEND011 - Error while performing a shell execute on the URL

RSWADBACKEND011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADBACKEND - Message for Backend Web-Designtime Operation

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Error while performing a shell execute on the URL

What causes this issue?

The attempt to launch a browser with a URL supplied by the portal
failed.

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?

Check your Web browser installation at the front end.
You can ignore this message if you have configured a non-Microsoft
browser as the default browser and the browser launched with the
returned URL without errors.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADBACKEND011 - Error while performing a shell execute on the URL ?

  The SAP error message RSWADBACKEND011 typically indicates that there is an issue when the system attempts to perform a shell execute on a URL, often related to the Web Application Designer (WAD) or the Business Explorer (BEx) tools. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, network problems, or incorrect URL formats.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect URL Format: The URL being executed may not be correctly formatted or may not point to a valid resource.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing access to the specified URL.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the command may not have the necessary permissions to access the URL.
  
  Configuration Issues: The backend system may not be properly configured to handle the request.
  Missing Components: Required components or services may not be running on the server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check URL Format: Ensure that the URL is correctly formatted and points to a valid resource. Test the URL in a web browser