How To Fix WA859 - Browser started ...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 859

• Message text: Browser started ...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA859 - Browser started ... ?

  The SAP message WA859 Browser started ... is an informational message that appears when SAP GUI launches an external web browser to display a URL or web content. It is not an error but a notification indicating that the system has triggered the browser to open.
  
  Cause
  
  The message WA859 Browser started ... occurs when an SAP transaction, report, or function module calls an external web browser to open a URL.
  This typically happens in scenarios such as:
  
  Opening SAP Help or documentation links.
  Launching web-based applications or services from within SAP.
  Displaying web content via the CALL_BROWSER function module or similar methods.
  
  
  The message is generated by the SAP GUI to inform the user that the browser has been successfully started.
  
  
  Solution
  
  Since this is an informational message, no corrective action is required.
  If the browser does not start or the URL does not open as expected, check the following:
  
  Ensure the default web browser is properly installed and configured on the client machine.
  Verify that the SAP GUI settings for external browser integration are correct.
  Check for any pop-up blockers or security software that might prevent the browser from launching.
  
  
  If you want to suppress this informational message, you can adjust the message handling in your SAP GUI or program, but generally, it is harmless and can be ignored.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: WA8 (Windows Application messages)
  Message Number: 59
  Function Module: CALL_BROWSER is commonly used to open URLs in the browser.
  SAP GUI uses this message to confirm the action of launching the browser.
  If you encounter issues with browser launching, check SAP Notes related to SAP GUI and browser integration.
  For customizing or troubleshooting, refer to SAP GUI options under:
  
  Options ? Interaction Design ? Web Browser Integration
  
  
  In some cases, corporate security policies or firewall settings may block browser launches from SAP GUI.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WA859 Browser started ...
  
  
  Type
  Informational (not an error)
  
  
  Cause
  SAP GUI launched an external web browser
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; verify browser setup if issues occur
  
  
  Related
  CALL_BROWSER FM, SAP GUI browser settings
  
  
  
  
  If you experience any actual errors related to browser launching (e.g., browser not opening), please provide the exact error message or symptoms for further assistance.