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Message type: E = Error
Message class: UPP_DOC - Messages for Document Functions
Message number: 006
Message text: No application available to start documents of type &1
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UPP_DOC006
- No application available to start documents of type &1 ?The SAP error message UPP_DOC006 indicates that there is no application available to start documents of a specific type (denoted by
&1
). This typically occurs when the system is unable to find a suitable application or viewer to open a document that is associated with a particular MIME type or file extension.Cause:
- Missing Application Configuration: The system may not have the necessary configuration to handle the document type. This could be due to missing entries in the MIME type configuration or the absence of an associated application.
- Incorrect MIME Type: The document type may not be correctly defined in the system, leading to the inability to find an appropriate application.
- User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the application that is supposed to handle the document type.
- File Type Not Supported: The document type may not be supported by the SAP system or the specific installation.
Solution:
Check MIME Type Configuration:
- Go to transaction SICF and check the configuration for the MIME types.
- Ensure that the document type in question is correctly defined and that there is an associated application to handle it.
Configure Document Handling:
- If the document type is not configured, you may need to add it. This can be done in transaction OAC0 (for document types) or OAC3 (for MIME types).
- Ensure that the correct application is linked to the document type.
Install Required Applications:
- If the required application to open the document type is not installed on the server, you may need to install it. For example, if it’s a PDF document, ensure that a PDF viewer is available.
Check User Authorizations:
- Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the application that is supposed to handle the document type. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles.
Test with Different Document Types:
- Try opening different document types to see if the issue is isolated to a specific type or if it is a broader issue.
Consult SAP Notes:
- Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UPP_DOC006 error and implement a solution to resolve it.
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