How To Fix UPP_LB027 - The display in MS Excel cannot be started

UPP_LB027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_LB - Layout Builder: Messages

• Message number: 027

• Message text: The display in MS Excel cannot be started

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UPP_LB027 - Details

• The SAP error message UPP_LB027, which states "The display in MS Excel cannot be started," typically occurs when there is an issue with the integration between SAP and Microsoft Excel. This error can arise due to several reasons, including configuration issues, missing components, or problems with the Excel installation itself.
  Causes:
  
  Excel Not Installed or Not Configured Properly: If Microsoft Excel is not installed on the machine or is not configured correctly, SAP will not be able to launch it.
  Incorrect File Associations: If the file associations for Excel files are not set correctly in the operating system, it may prevent SAP from opening Excel.
  SAP GUI Configuration: The SAP GUI may not be configured to work with Excel properly.
  Missing or Corrupted Add-ins: If the necessary SAP add-ins for Excel are missing or corrupted, this can lead to the error.
  Permissions Issues: Insufficient permissions to access Excel or the required files can also cause this