How To Fix SBDV018 - No suitable application was found

SBDV018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBDV - BDV: Business Document Viewer

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No suitable application was found

What causes this issue?

No suitable application was found for the file.

System Response

An error has occurred when starting the application.

How to fix this error?

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

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 SBDV018 - No suitable application was found ?

  The SAP error message SBDV018, which states "No suitable application was found," typically occurs when the system is unable to find an appropriate application or transaction to handle the request made by the user. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to open a specific transaction, report, or application within the SAP environment.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Inactive Application: The application or transaction you are trying to access may not be installed, or it may be inactive in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the application or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find the application.
  Transport Issues: If the application was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  System Version Compatibility: The application may not be compatible with the version of SAP you are using.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Application Availability: