How To Fix 5M522 - Always specify results file when using local files

5M522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Always specify results file when using local files

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M522 - Always specify results file when using local files ?

  The SAP error message 5M522 ("Always specify results file when using local files") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or a transaction that requires a results file to be specified, but you have not provided one. This error is common in scenarios where you are working with local files in SAP, such as when using the SAP GUI to download data or when executing certain programs that involve file handling.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system expects a results file to be specified when you are working with local files. This is a safeguard to ensure that the output of the operation is directed to a specific file, preventing data loss or confusion about where the results are stored.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify a results file when prompted. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check the Transaction/Report: Identify the transaction or report you are