How To Fix SCWN424 - SAP Note can only be displayed once it has been downloaded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCWN - Messages Note installation and management

• Message number: 424

• Message text: SAP Note can only be displayed once it has been downloaded

What causes this issue?

The system prompts you to download some SAP Notes. You have selected
one of these SAP Notes by double-clicking it. This usually displays the
text of the SAP Note. However, since the SAP Note has not been loaded
into your system yet, the system cannot display the text.

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?

Confirm the pop-up. This triggers the download of the specified SAP
Notes.

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 SCWN424 - SAP Note can only be displayed once it has been downloaded ?

  The SAP error message SCWN424 indicates that a specific SAP Note cannot be displayed until it has been downloaded to your system. This typically occurs when you are trying to access an SAP Note that has not yet been retrieved from the SAP Service Marketplace or the SAP Support Portal.
  Cause:
  
  Note Not Downloaded: The most common cause of this error is that the SAP Note you are trying to access has not been downloaded to your system. SAP Notes need to be downloaded and applied to your system before they can be viewed or implemented.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, there may be authorization issues preventing you from accessing the note.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to access the SAP Notes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Download the Note:
  
  Use the transaction code SNOTE in your SAP system.
  In the SNOTE transaction, you can check for new notes and download the specific note you need.
  Enter the note number in the appropriate field and follow the prompts to download it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and download SAP Notes. You may need to contact your system administrator if you lack the required permissions.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Verify that your system is correctly configured to connect to the SAP Service Marketplace or SAP Support Portal. This may involve checking your network settings or proxy configurations.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. They can provide guidance on how to resolve any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: These are documents provided by SAP that contain information about corrections, enhancements, and other important updates for SAP software.
  Transaction SNOTE: This transaction is used to manage SAP Notes in your system, including downloading, implementing, and displaying them.
  SAP Support Portal: This is the online platform where you can search for and download SAP Notes, as well as access other support resources.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCWN424 error and access the SAP Note you need.