How To Fix URL_GEN_MSGS049 - Workplace Plug-In not available -> No object URL generation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: URL_GEN_MSGS - Messages for URL Generation

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Workplace Plug-In not available -> No object URL generation

What causes this issue?

The Workplace Plug-In is not available in the system.

System Response

Object URLs can only be launched correctly if the Drag&Relate metadata
is known in the system. The table containing these values are part of
the Workplace Plug-In. These tables are missing in the current system.
Therefore, no object URLs are generated.

How to fix this error?

Import the Workplace Plug-In to the current system and import or
maintain the metadata.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message URL_GEN_MSGS049 - Workplace Plug-In not available -> No object URL generation ?

  The SAP error message "URL_GEN_MSGS049 Workplace Plug-In not available -> No object URL generation" typically indicates that the system is unable to generate a URL for a specific object because the required Workplace Plug-In is not available or properly configured. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access documents, reports, or other objects that require URL generation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Workplace Plug-In: The required Workplace Plug-In is not installed or activated in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to use the Workplace Plug-In.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Workplace Plug-In or the objects associated with it.
  System Compatibility: The version of the Workplace Plug-In may not be compatible with the current version of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Installation: Ensure that the Workplace Plug-In is installed on the SAP system. You may need to consult your system administrator or SAP Basis team to verify this.
  Activate the Plug-In: If the plug-in is installed but not activated, it may need to be activated in the system settings.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to URL generation in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing transaction codes like SICF (for HTTP services) or SPRO (for configuration settings).
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Workplace Plug-In and the objects for which URLs are being generated. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  Update or Patch: If the plug-in is outdated or incompatible, consider updating it to the latest version or applying any necessary patches.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be known issues or fixes available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on Workplace Plug-Ins and URL generation.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the "Workplace Plug-In not available" error message in SAP.