How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES842 - Download is not supported on your Client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Download is not supported on your Client

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES842 - Download is not supported on your Client ?

  The SAP error message "FTVV_MESSAGES842: Download is not supported on your Client" typically occurs when a user attempts to download data from a transaction or report in SAP, but the system settings or client configuration do not allow for such an operation. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Client Settings: The client may be configured to restrict downloads for security or data integrity reasons.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform download operations.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions or reports may have restrictions on downloading data.
  SAP GUI Version: The version of the SAP GUI being used may not support the download functionality for the specific transaction.
  Data Format: The format of the data being downloaded may not be supported by the client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Consult with your SAP Basis team to verify if the client settings allow downloads. They may need to adjust the configuration