How To Fix EDOCUMENT_LE009 - File name/content is empty; Cannot add files

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_LE -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: File name/content is empty; Cannot add files

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_LE009 - File name/content is empty; Cannot add files ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_LE009 indicates that there is an issue with the file name or content being empty when trying to add files to an electronic document. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with electronic documents in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Empty File Name: The file name field is not populated when attempting to upload a document.
  Empty File Content: The content of the file being uploaded is empty, meaning that no data is present in the file.
  Incorrect File Path: The path from which the file is being uploaded may be incorrect or inaccessible.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to upload files to the specified location.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent file uploads.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Name: Ensure that the file name is correctly specified and not left blank. The file name should be valid and follow any naming conventions set by your organization.
  Verify File Content: Make sure that the file you are trying to upload is not empty. Open the file to confirm that it contains the expected data.
  Correct File Path: Ensure that the file path is correct and that the file is accessible from the system where the upload is being performed.
  User Permissions: Check the user permissions to ensure that the user has the rights to upload files to the specified location. If necessary, contact your SAP administrator to adjust permissions.
  Review System Configuration: If the issue persists, review the system configuration related to document management and file uploads. This may involve checking settings in transaction codes like OAC0 (for DMS) or other relevant configurations.
  Error Logs: Check the SAP error logs for any additional information that may help diagnose the issue further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on electronic documents and DMS for best practices and guidelines on file uploads.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.