Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) - Error: "Error During Initialization of Browser File System"

This article describes how to resolve the error caused by an SAP software constraint and using a private browser modes.

Problem

When trying to access something SAP-related in Enterprise Business Systems (EBS), you receive an error: "Error during initialization of browser file system: . . ."

Environment

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS)
SAP Software

Resolution

Check to make sure the browser window you are using is not set to private browsing (Incognito, InPrivate, Private Browsing). If it is, then close that browser window and open a new, regular browsing session.

Cause

This is a restriction of the SAP software that prevents private browsing for its use.