Symptom
- The portal shows “Could not open app. Please try again later.” followed by: “The navigation target '#workzone-admin?sap-app-origin-hint=&/groups' of the app could not be resolved.
- The issue occurs when signing in through corporate SSO (entra id). After dismissing the message, users can access workspaces/pages.
Environment
SAP SuccessFactors Work Zone 1.0
Reproducing the Issue
- Open the work zone site.
- Authenticate using corporate SSO (entra id).
- Observe the error “Could not open app. Please try again later” followed by “The navigation target '#workzone-admin?sap-app-origin-hint=&/groups' of the app could not be resolved.”
- Close the message and note that navigation within workspaces is possible.
Cause
Incorrect work zone URL configuration on the WorkZone configurator caused the login flow to redirect to an invalid navigation target.
Resolution
Please verify the Default App configuration for your site in SAP Build Work Zone, advanced edition.
You can check or modify this setting from the Site Manager by following the steps below:
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Log in to the SAP BTP Cockpit.
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Navigate to the subaccount where SAP Build Work Zone, advanced edition is enabled.
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Open SAP Build Work Zone, advanced edition and click Go to Application.
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Open Site Manager.
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Select the relevant Work Zone site.
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Click Settings (top-right corner).
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Under Site Settings, locate the Default App parameter.
Please ensure the following:
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If the value is set to workzone-admin, change it.
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The correct value should be workzone-home.
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See Also
- KBA 3254054 - Getting error: App could not be opened... Failed to resolve navigation target "#workzone-home" - SAP for Me
- KBA 3203000 - User Authentication for SAP Work Zone - Common Login issues and Configuration requirements - SAP for Me
- refer to: Configure site settings (SAP Build Work Zone, advanced edition)
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