How To Fix /SDF/E2E002 - Unable to open external browser

/SDF/E2E002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/E2E -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Unable to open external browser

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/E2E002 - Unable to open external browser ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/E2E002 Unable to open external browser typically occurs when the SAP system is trying to launch an external web browser for a specific function, but it encounters an issue. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using SAP Fiori applications or when trying to access web-based content from within the SAP GUI.
  Causes:
  
  Browser Configuration: The system may not be able to find a default web browser configured on the machine.
  SAP GUI Settings: The settings in the SAP GUI may not be correctly configured to open external applications.
  Operating System Restrictions: Security settings or restrictions in the operating system may prevent the SAP system from launching an external browser.
  Missing Browser: The required web browser may not be installed on the machine.
  Network Issues: There may be network-related issues preventing the browser from accessing the required URL.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Default Browser:
  
  Ensure that a default web browser is set on your operating