How To Fix WL181 - ActiveX not available (starting version without ActiveX...)

WL181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 181

• Message text: ActiveX not available (starting version without ActiveX...)

What causes this issue?

In your personal workflow settings, you have stipulated that you want
to see the ActiveX version of the workflow log.
The relevant check routines have established that the prerequisites for
this are not on your computer.

System Response

The system therefore shows the non-ActiveX version of workflow log.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the ActiveX components, contact your workflow system
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL181 - ActiveX not available (starting version without ActiveX...) ?

  The SAP error message WL181, which states "ActiveX not available (starting version without ActiveX...)," typically occurs when you are trying to use a web-based SAP application that relies on ActiveX controls, but the environment does not support them. This is particularly common in scenarios where the application is accessed through a web browser that has disabled or does not support ActiveX controls, such as modern versions of browsers like Chrome, Firefox, or even Microsoft Edge.
  
  Cause:
  
  Browser Compatibility: ActiveX controls are primarily supported in Internet Explorer. If you are using a different browser, you may encounter this error.
  Security Settings: ActiveX controls may be disabled in the browser settings due to security policies.
  Version Changes: The SAP application may have been updated to a version that no longer supports ActiveX, or the environment has been configured to run without it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Internet Explorer: If possible, switch to Internet Explorer, as it is the only browser