How To Fix GU941 - The specified export file already contains other data

GU941 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 941

• Message text: The specified export file already contains other data

What causes this issue?

The specified export file already contains data that does not come from
the conversion. This data would be overwritten in the conversion.

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?

Check whether you want to overwrite this data and choose a different
export file, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU941 - The specified export file already contains other data ?

  The SAP error message GU941, which states "The specified export file already contains other data," typically occurs when you are trying to export data to a file that already has existing content. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when exporting data from a report or a transaction that allows for file output.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the export file you are trying to write to is not empty. SAP prevents overwriting files that already contain data to avoid unintentional data loss or corruption.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GU941 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the File: Verify the contents of the file you are trying to export to. If it contains data that you want to keep, consider renaming or moving the file before attempting the export again.
  
  
  Delete or Clear the File: If the existing data in the file is not needed, you can delete the