How To Fix SOFFICEINTEGRATION142 - Error while loading document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOFFICEINTEGRATION - Application and platform independent office integration

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Error while loading document

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred in the SAP Document Container Control while
loading a document.

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?

If the error recurs, enter a problem message. There are notes relating
to how to create the log file using the report
SAPROFFICEINTEGRATIONTRACE1.

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 SOFFICEINTEGRATION142 - Error while loading document ?

  The SAP error message SOFFICEINTEGRATION142 typically occurs when there is an issue with the integration between SAP and the office suite (usually LibreOffice or OpenOffice) that is used for document processing. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, file format problems, or issues with the office suite itself.
  Causes:
  
  Office Suite Not Installed or Misconfigured: The required office suite (LibreOffice or OpenOffice) may not be installed, or it may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  File Format Issues: The document being loaded may be in an unsupported format or corrupted.
  Network Issues: If the office suite is installed on a different server, network issues may prevent proper communication.
  Permissions Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the document or the office suite.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of SAP and the version of the office suite being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Installation: Ensure that