How To Fix SALV_BS_MSG204 - Export not possible because a Zip interpreter is not installed on the IGS

SALV_BS_MSG204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_BS_MSG -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Export not possible because a Zip interpreter is not installed on the IGS

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SALV_BS_MSG204 - Details

• The SAP error message SALV_BS_MSG204 indicates that the system is unable to perform an export operation because a Zip interpreter is not installed on the Internet Graphics Server (IGS). This typically occurs when you are trying to export data in a compressed format (like ZIP) and the necessary components to handle this format are missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Zip Interpreter: The primary cause of this error is that the required Zip interpreter is not installed or configured on the IGS. The IGS is responsible for rendering and exporting graphical content, and it needs the Zip interpreter to handle ZIP file operations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the IGS settings that prevent it from recognizing or utilizing the Zip interpreter.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the IGS or the SAP system may not support the required functionality for ZIP exports.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Install the Zip Interpreter:
  
  Ensure that the Zip interpreter is installed on the IGS. This