How To Fix J_1A_WS_CAE023 - No selection made for output file location at selection screen

J_1A_WS_CAE023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J_1A_WS_CAE - AR: Message class for WS

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No selection made for output file location at selection screen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J_1A_WS_CAE023 - No selection made for output file location at selection screen ?

  The SAP error message J_1A_WS_CAE023 indicates that there is no selection made for the output file location at the selection screen when trying to execute a specific transaction related to the Brazilian tax reporting (specifically for the CAE - Cadastro de Atividades Econômicas).
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the user attempts to generate a report or output file without specifying a valid output location. The system requires a defined path or location where the output file should be saved, and if this is not provided, the error is triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Screen: Go back to the selection screen of the transaction that triggered the error. Look for fields related to the output file location.
  
  
  Specify Output Location: Ensure that you fill in the required fields for the output file location. This may include:
  
  File path: Specify the directory where the file should be saved.
  File name: Provide a name