How To Fix SDS_COMMON046 - Download XML does not contain any files

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDS_COMMON -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Download XML does not contain any files

What causes this issue?

The transformation of the download XML resulted in an empty file list.

System Response

The processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Check the content of the XML file.
Either there were no files specified in the XML or the XML format was
not readable.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDS_COMMON046 - Download XML does not contain any files ?

  The SAP error message SDS_COMMON046: Download XML does not contain any files typically occurs when attempting to download data in XML format, but the XML file generated does not contain any data or files. This can happen for several reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  No Data Available: The most common reason for this error is that there is no data available to be downloaded. This could be due to filters applied that result in an empty dataset.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to generate the XML might be too restrictive, leading to no records being selected.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the SAP system or the specific transaction you are using.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations might prevent the system from accessing the required data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system that prevent the XML generation from working correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
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