How To Fix SWUO033 - No application for document type & is registered on this PC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWUO - Business Workflow: Office Integration

• Message number: 033

• Message text: No application for document type & is registered on this PC

What causes this issue?

No appropriate Office application available on the PC for editing this
document class.

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 whether the application is entered in the registry.

Procedure for System Administrators

(Re)install the Office application.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWUO033 - No application for document type & is registered on this PC ?

  The SAP error message SWUO033 indicates that there is no application registered on your PC to handle a specific document type. This typically occurs when you attempt to open a document or file type from within SAP that your system does not know how to handle, often due to missing software or incorrect file associations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Application: The application required to open the document type is not installed on your PC.
  File Association: The file type is not associated with any application on your system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The SAP GUI or the system settings may not be configured correctly to recognize the application for that document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Install the Required Application:
  
  Identify the document type that is causing the error (e.g., PDF, DOCX, etc.).
  Install the appropriate application that can handle that document type (e.g., Adobe Reader for PDF files, Microsoft Word for DOCX files).
  
  
  
  Check File Associations:
  
  On Windows, go to Settings > Apps > Default apps.
  Ensure that the correct application is set as the default for the document type in question.
  You can also right-click on a file of that type, select Open with, and then choose the appropriate application, ensuring to check the option to always use that app.
  
  
  
  SAP GUI Configuration:
  
  Open the SAP GUI and navigate to Options.
  Under the Local File settings, ensure that the correct paths and applications are set for handling different file types.
  You may need to specify the path to the application executable if it is not automatically detected.
  
  
  
  Registry Settings (Advanced):
  
  If you are comfortable with editing the Windows Registry, you can check the registry settings for file associations. However, be cautious as incorrect changes can affect system stability.
  
  
  
  Consult IT Support:
  
  If you are in a corporate environment, it may be best to consult your IT department for assistance, as they may have specific configurations or applications that need to be installed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Types: Common document types that may cause this error include PDF, DOCX, XLSX, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any specific notes related to this error message, as there may be updates or patches that address the issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the applications and files in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWUO033 error and successfully open the required document types from SAP.