How To Fix WSTI042 - Internal error: Java Applet for the file selection could not be started

WSTI042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI - Messages about Store Workbench, Physical Inventory

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Internal error: Java Applet for the file selection could not be started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI042 - Internal error: Java Applet for the file selection could not be started ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WSTI042 Internal error: Java Applet for the file selection could not be started
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when SAP GUI or the SAP Web Dynpro application tries to launch a Java applet for file selection (e.g., uploading or downloading files) but fails. The main reasons include:
  
  Java Runtime Environment (JRE) issues: The required Java version is not installed, outdated, or incompatible.
  Browser or SAP GUI security settings: Modern browsers and SAP GUI versions have tightened security, often blocking Java applets.
  Java applet support discontinued: Many browsers have dropped support for Java applets (NPAPI plugins), making it impossible to run Java applets in the browser.
  Incorrect SAP GUI or Web Dynpro configuration: The SAP GUI or Web Dynpro application might be configured to use Java applets for file selection, which is no longer supported.
  Missing or corrupted Java cache or temporary files.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Java Installation:
  
  Ensure that the correct version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is installed