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 is enabled. This may involve modifying the code or settings in the program.
  
  
  
  Modify ABAP Code:
  
  If you have access to the ABAP code, look for the file writing logic. You may need to add or modify the parameters to include compression.
  For example, if you are using the OPEN DATASET statement, ensure that you specify the COMPRESS option.
  
  Example:
  OPEN DATASET 'your_file_path' FOR OUTPUT IN BINARY MODE WITH FRAME SIZE 1024 COMPRESS.
  
  
  Check File Path and Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the file path you are trying to write to is correct and that you have the necessary permissions to write to that location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to file handling and compression to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to file handling, such as AL11 (Display SAP directories) or SE38 (ABAP Editor) for modifying programs.
  File Formats: Understand the file formats you are working with and their requirements regarding compression.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8A453 and successfully write to the file with the required compression settings.