How To Fix MSGSERVER093 - File is too large to display

MSGSERVER093 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGSERVER - Messages for Message Server

• Message number: 093

• Message text: File is too large to display

Self-Explanatory Message

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MSGSERVER093 - Details

• The SAP error message MSGSERVER093 ("File is too large to display") typically occurs when you attempt to display a file or log that exceeds the size limit set by the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when viewing application logs, spool requests, or other large text files.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Size Limit: SAP has a predefined limit for the size of files that can be displayed in the GUI. If the file exceeds this limit, the system will throw this error.
  Log or Spool Size: Application logs or spool requests that are too large can trigger this error when you try to view them directly in the SAP GUI.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for displaying logs or files may not be optimized for larger files.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Download the File: Instead of trying to view the file directly in the SAP GUI, download it to your local machine. You can then open it