How To Fix 57252 - Export file in SAP standard file layout is downloaded in binary form

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 57 - Component 709: Interface to external payroll system

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Export file in SAP standard file layout is downloaded in binary form

What causes this issue?

When downloading a TemSe file in the SAP standard file layout, you have
not chosen the 'Binary' option.
This causes incorrect page breaks to be inserted.
The file is not automatically downloaded in binary form.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 57252 - Export file in SAP standard file layout is downloaded in binary form ?

  The SAP error message 57252 indicates that an export file, which is expected to be in a standard file layout, has been downloaded in binary form. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the expected file format or when the file is not being processed correctly during the export operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Format Mismatch: The system may be trying to export data in a format that is not compatible with the expected layout. This can happen if the file type is not correctly specified or if the data being exported does not conform to the expected structure.
  Incorrect Export Settings: The settings used for the export operation may not be configured correctly, leading to the generation of a binary file instead of a text or structured file.
  Data Type Issues: If the data being exported contains binary data or is not properly formatted, it may result in a binary output.
  System Configuration: There