How To Fix GC026 - Download cancelled

GC026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Download cancelled

What causes this issue?

The PC download for consolidation was started on a UNIX workstation and
was cancelled by the user.

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?

The download must be run on the PC in order to directly write the data
for the PC data entry for consolidation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC026 - Download cancelled ?

  The SAP error message GC026, which states "Download cancelled," typically occurs when a user attempts to download data from SAP to a local file (such as a spreadsheet or text file), and the download process is interrupted or aborted. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of Error GC026
  
  User Interruption: The user may have manually canceled the download process.
  Network Issues: A temporary network failure or instability can interrupt the download.
  Session Timeout: If the SAP session times out during the download, it can lead to this error.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the download.
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be invalid or inaccessible.
  SAP GUI Issues: Problems with the SAP GUI or its configuration can also lead to download issues.
  Large Data Volume: Attempting to download a very large dataset may cause the process to fail.
  
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