How To Fix GS_CM013 - Documents of type url are not supported in download

GS_CM013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS_CM - Messages for generic UIU service for Content Management

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Documents of type url are not supported in download

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS_CM013 - Documents of type url are not supported in download ?

  The SAP error message GS_CM013, which states "Documents of type url are not supported in download," typically occurs when a user attempts to download a document of type URL from the SAP system. This error indicates that the system does not support downloading documents that are simply links (URLs) rather than actual files.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type: The document you are trying to download is a URL type, which is not a physical file but rather a link to a web resource.
  System Configuration: The SAP system is configured to handle certain document types, and URL types are not included in the list of downloadable formats.
  User Action: The user may have inadvertently selected a URL document instead of a file document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify the type of document you are trying to download. If it is a URL, you will not be able to download it directly. Instead, you can copy the URL and