How To Fix PSHLP_MSG_CL053 - You cannot load this draft; choose an XML draft

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSHLP_MSG_CL - Message Class for PS EhP4 Developments

• Message number: 053

• Message text: You cannot load this draft; choose an XML draft

What causes this issue?

When you try to load local drafts, the system only allows you to load
XML drafts to the <LS>Draft Workbench</>.

System Response

The system displays a message that you can only load XML drafts.

How to fix this error?

Load an XML draft.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSHLP_MSG_CL053 - You cannot load this draft; choose an XML draft ?

  The SAP error message PSHLP_MSG_CL053 indicates that the system is unable to load a draft because it requires an XML draft format. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize drafts for data entry or processing, such as SAP Fiori or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Incorrect Draft Format: The draft you are trying to load is not in the expected XML format. This can happen if the draft was saved in a different format or if there was a corruption in the draft file.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the draft handling process.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or load the draft.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or application server.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can try the