How To Fix EDOCUMENT235 - The file to upload is too big &1 MB; maximum allowed size is &2 MB

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT - eDocument: Messages

• Message number: 235

• Message text: The file to upload is too big &1 MB; maximum allowed size is &2 MB

What causes this issue?

Due to security reasons the system does not allow the upload of files
bigger than &V1& megabytes.

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?

Check if the file in its current size is valid.
If the file is valid, open a customer incident for CA-GTF-CSC-EDO
component.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT235 - The file to upload is too big &1 MB; maximum allowed size is &2 MB ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT235 indicates that the file you are trying to upload exceeds the maximum allowed size set in the system. The message typically states that the file size is too large, specifying the actual size of the file and the maximum allowed size.
  Cause:
  
  File Size Exceeds Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the file you are attempting to upload exceeds the maximum file size limit configured in the SAP system.
  System Configuration: The maximum file size limit is defined in the system settings, and it may be set to a lower value than the size of the file you are trying to upload.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following options:
  
  
  Reduce File Size:
  
  If possible, try to compress the file or reduce its size by removing unnecessary data or splitting it into smaller files that are within the allowed limit.
  
  
  
  Increase Maximum File Size Limit:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can increase the maximum file size limit in the SAP system. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., transaction codes like RZ10 for profile parameters).
  Modifying the parameter that controls the maximum file upload size. The parameter you may need to adjust is icm/HTTP/max_request_size or similar, depending on your SAP version and configuration.
  After making changes, you may need to restart the relevant services or the entire SAP system for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change system settings, contact your SAP Basis team or system administrator. They can assist you in either increasing the limit or providing alternative solutions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to file upload limits.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for your specific version to understand the configuration settings related to file uploads.
  Testing: After making any changes, test the file upload again to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message EDOCUMENT235 and successfully upload your file.