How To Fix LAW2_MESSAGES205 - The ZIP archive &1 cannot be unpacked

LAW2_MESSAGES205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW2_MESSAGES - LAW 2.0 Message Class

• Message number: 205

• Message text: The ZIP archive &1 cannot be unpacked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES205 - The ZIP archive &1 cannot be unpacked ?

  The SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES205, which states "The ZIP archive &1 cannot be unpacked," typically occurs during the process of importing or unpacking a ZIP file in the SAP system. This error can arise due to several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted ZIP File: The ZIP archive may be corrupted or incomplete, which prevents it from being unpacked.
  File Format Issues: The file may not be a valid ZIP file or may have been created using a compression method that is not supported by SAP.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or the process attempting to unpack the ZIP file may not have the necessary permissions to access the file or the directory where it is being unpacked.
  Disk Space Issues: There may not be enough disk space available on the server to unpack the contents of the ZIP file.
  File Path Issues: The path to the ZIP file may