How To Fix WZ331 - Attachment interpreter cannot be started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Attachment interpreter cannot be started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ331 - Attachment interpreter cannot be started ?

  The SAP error message WZ331: Attachment interpreter cannot be started typically occurs when the SAP system tries to open or process an attachment using an external interpreter or viewer, but fails to launch or communicate with that interpreter.
  
  Cause
  
  Missing or incorrectly configured attachment interpreter: The external program or viewer configured in SAP to open the attachment is not installed, not accessible, or incorrectly specified.
  Authorization or system environment issues: The SAP user or the application server does not have the necessary permissions to start the external program.
  Incorrect MIME type or file association: The attachment's MIME type or file extension is not properly linked to an interpreter in SAP.
  Operating system or network restrictions: The OS or network policies prevent launching external applications from SAP.
  SAP GUI or frontend issues: Problems with the SAP GUI or frontend settings that handle attachments.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the attachment interpreter configuration:
  
  Use transaction OAC0 (SAP Office: Define Attachment Interpreters) to verify the