How To Fix GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD028 - You cannot use a local file in the background execution of a report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD - Messages MCA Excel Upload

• Message number: 028

• Message text: You cannot use a local file in the background execution of a report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD028 - You cannot use a local file in the background execution of a report ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD028 indicates that you are trying to upload a local file while executing a report in the background. This is not allowed in SAP because background jobs do not have access to the local file system of the user’s machine. Instead, they operate in a different context where local files cannot be accessed.
  Cause:
  
  The primary cause of this error is the attempt to upload a file from the local file system while running a report in the background. Background jobs in SAP do not have the capability to access local files, as they run on the application server rather than the client machine.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Run the Report in the Foreground:
  
  Instead of executing the report in the background, run it in the foreground. This way, you can upload the local file directly from your machine.
  
  
  
  Use Application Server Files:
  
  If you need to run the report in the background, upload the file to the SAP application server first. You can use transaction codes like CG3Z (Upload file to application server) to transfer the file from your local machine to the server. Once the file is on the application server, you can reference it in your background job.
  
  
  
  Modify the Report Logic:
  
  If you have access to the report's code, consider modifying it to accept data from a different source that is accessible in the background, such as a database table or a file already on the application server.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Method for Data Input:
  
  If the report allows for it, consider using other methods for data input that do not require local file uploads, such as using parameters or selecting data from existing SAP tables.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Check the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for your specific SAP version for more details on file handling and background processing.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that might address specific issues.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to upload files to the application server if you choose that route.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute your report.