How To Fix HRPAYFR_DSN260 - Local file download impossible during background execution

HRPAYFR_DSN260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_DSN - Message class for DSN

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Local file download impossible during background execution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN260 - Local file download impossible during background execution ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN260 ("Local file download impossible during background execution") typically occurs when there is an attempt to download a file to a local system while a background job is running. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with payroll or HR-related processes that are executed in the background.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the SAP system does not allow local file downloads during background processing. Background jobs are executed in a different context than interactive sessions, and they do not have access to the local file system of the user who submitted the job. This restriction is in place for security and consistency reasons.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Change the Execution Method:
  
  If possible, run the report or transaction in an interactive mode instead of as a background job. This allows the system to access the local file