How To Fix G0272 - Create the parameter records for the general download first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Create the parameter records for the general download first

What causes this issue?

The system requires parameter information in order to download control
parameters for decentralized data entry with MS Access. You have not
yet created the parameter records for the general download.

System Response

Processing terminated.

How to fix this error?

Create parameter records for the general download in the Implementation
Guide under Enterprise Controlling -> Consolidation -> Data -> Data
Collection -> Online and Offline Data Entry -> Additional Settings for
Offline Data Entry -> Define Parameters for General Download.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0272 - Create the parameter records for the general download first ?

  The SAP error message G0272, "Create the parameter records for the general download first," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a general download in SAP without having the necessary parameter records set up in the system. This error is related to the configuration of the general download functionality, which is used to export data from SAP to external systems or files.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the absence of the required parameter records for the general download. These parameters define how the data should be extracted and what specific data should be included in the download. If these parameters are not defined, the system cannot proceed with the download operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G0272 error, you need to create the necessary parameter records for the general download. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the General Download Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 to run a