How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING624 - ZIP file does not contain SRF_APP.XML file

SRF_AUTHORING624 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 624

• Message text: ZIP file does not contain SRF_APP.XML file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING624 - ZIP file does not contain SRF_APP.XML file ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING624 indicates that the ZIP file you are trying to upload or import does not contain the required SRF_APP.XML file. This file is essential for the SAP application to recognize and process the contents of the ZIP file correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing SRF_APP.XML: The ZIP file you are attempting to upload is either incorrectly packaged or does not include the SRF_APP.XML file, which is necessary for the application to understand the structure and components of the package.
  Incorrect Packaging: The ZIP file may have been created incorrectly, or the necessary files were not included during the packaging process.
  Corrupted ZIP File: The ZIP file may be corrupted or not properly formatted, leading to the absence of the required XML file.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check ZIP File Contents:
  
  Open the ZIP file and verify that it contains the SRF_APP.XML file. If it is missing, you will need to recreate the ZIP file with the correct contents.
  
  
  
  Recreate the