How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING551 - Invalid ZIP file. Unable to parse the file content

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Invalid ZIP file. Unable to parse the file content

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING551 - Invalid ZIP file. Unable to parse the file content ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING551: Invalid ZIP file. Unable to parse the file content typically occurs when there is an issue with a ZIP file that is being processed in the SAP system, particularly in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP UI5 applications. This error indicates that the system is unable to read or extract the contents of the ZIP file, which may be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted ZIP File: The ZIP file may be corrupted or incomplete, which prevents the system from parsing its contents.
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not be a valid ZIP file or may have been renamed incorrectly (e.g., a .tar or .rar file renamed to .zip).
  Unsupported Compression Method: The ZIP file may use a compression method that is not supported by the SAP system.
  File Size Limitations: The ZIP file may exceed size limitations imposed by the SAP system.
  Improper Structure: The contents of the