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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WI - BPT Workflow: Messages from Info System
Message number: 138
Message text: Function not available in 'SAP GUI for HTML'
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WI138
- Function not available in 'SAP GUI for HTML' ?Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
SAP Error Message:
WI138 - Function not available in 'SAP GUI for HTML'
Cause:
This error occurs when a user tries to execute a function or transaction in the SAP Web GUI (SAP GUI for HTML) that is not supported or available in the web-based interface. Some SAP functions or transactions are designed to run only in the SAP GUI for Windows (the rich client) and are not implemented or enabled in the SAP GUI for HTML (the web client).
Explanation:
Use SAP GUI for Windows:
Check for Web GUI Compatibility:
SAP Notes / Updates:
Custom Development:
User Training / Communication:
SMW0
or SMW01
can be used to check web GUI settings.Aspect | Details |
---|---|
Error | WI138 - Function not available in SAP GUI for HTML |
Cause | Function/transaction not supported in web GUI |
Solution | Use SAP GUI for Windows client; check for web-compatible alternatives |
Additional | Check SAP Notes; consider UI redesign for web |
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