How To Fix PC045 - WS_UPLOAD is obsolete, use GUI_UPLOAD

PC045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PC - Graphics interface messages

• Message number: 045

• Message text: WS_UPLOAD is obsolete, use GUI_UPLOAD

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PC045 - WS_UPLOAD is obsolete, use GUI_UPLOAD ?

  The SAP error message PC045 indicates that the function module WS_UPLOAD is obsolete and suggests using GUI_UPLOAD instead. This error typically arises when a program or report is trying to use the outdated WS_UPLOAD function for uploading files.
  
  Cause:
  The cause of this error is that the WS_UPLOAD function module has been deprecated in favor of GUI_UPLOAD. This change is part of SAP's efforts to improve the functionality and performance of file upload processes in the SAP GUI environment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to replace any calls to the WS_UPLOAD function module in your ABAP code with calls to the GUI_UPLOAD function module. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Identify the Code: Locate the part of your ABAP program where WS_UPLOAD is being called.
  
  
  Replace the Function Call: Change the function call from WS_UPLOAD to GUI_UPLOAD. The parameters for GUI_UPLOAD may differ slightly, so you will need to adjust them accordingly.
  
  
  Adjust Parameters: Ensure