How To Fix 8A453 - File can only be written if "Compress" is set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 453

• Message text: File can only be written if "Compress" is set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A453 - File can only be written if "Compress" is set ?

  The SAP error message 8A453 indicates that a file can only be written if the "Compress" option is set. This error typically occurs when you are trying to write to a file in a format that requires compression, but the compression setting is not enabled.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  File Format Requirement: The file format you are trying to write to requires compression, but the system is not configured to compress the file.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the SAP system or the specific program you are using may not have the compression option enabled.
  Program Logic: The ABAP program or report you are executing may not be handling the file writing process correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enable Compression:
  
  Check the settings in your SAP program or transaction where the file writing is being executed.
  Ensure that the "Compress" option