How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE262 - XML transfer file &1 not saved successfully (sy-subrc: &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 262

• Message text: XML transfer file &1 not saved successfully (sy-subrc: &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE262 - XML transfer file &1 not saved successfully (sy-subrc: &2) ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE262 indicates that there was an issue with saving an XML transfer file, and it provides two parameters: &1 (the name of the XML file) and &2 (the return code, sy-subrc). This error typically occurs in the context of report templates or data transfer processes in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  File System Issues: The directory where the XML file is being saved may not have the necessary permissions, or the disk may be full.
  Invalid File Path: The specified path for saving the XML file may be incorrect or not accessible.
  Network Issues: If the file is being saved to a network location, there may be connectivity issues.
  SAP Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to the report template or the XML transfer process.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may contain invalid characters or formatting that prevents successful XML generation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to write to the specified directory.
  Verify Disk Space: Check if there is enough disk space available on the server or the target location.
  Validate File Path: Confirm that the file path specified for saving the XML file is correct and accessible.
  Review Network Connectivity: If applicable, check the network connection to ensure that there are no issues with accessing network drives.
  Check SAP Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to report templates and XML transfers in the SAP system.
  Inspect Data: Look for any invalid characters or formatting issues in the data being processed that could cause the XML generation to fail.
  Check Return Code: Analyze the return code (sy-subrc) provided in the error message for more specific information about the failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or ST22 (Dump Analysis) to investigate further.
  Logs: Review application logs or system logs for additional error messages or context around the failure.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for details on XML file handling and report templates.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.