How To Fix KY438 - The list was saved in file &1 of application server &2

KY438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 438

• Message text: The list was saved in file &1 of application server &2

What causes this issue?

The list was writen in a text file on the application server.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY438 - The list was saved in file &1 of application server &2 ?

  The SAP error message KY438 indicates that a list generated in the SAP system has been saved to a file on the application server. This message is typically informational rather than an error, and it is often encountered when a report or transaction generates a large output that is saved to a file for later retrieval or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  The message is triggered when a report or transaction generates a list that exceeds the display limits of the SAP GUI or when the output is intentionally directed to a file for performance reasons.
  The file is saved on the application server, which means that the output is not directly visible in the SAP GUI but can be accessed later.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Access the File: To retrieve the saved file, you can use transaction code AL11 in SAP. This transaction allows you to view the directories on the application server and locate the file that was saved.
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