How To Fix WZ340 - Download error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Download error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ340 - Download error ?

  SAP Error Message: WZ340 - Download error
  
  Cause:
  The SAP error message WZ340 - Download error typically occurs during the download of data from the SAP system to the frontend (e.g., when exporting data to a local file or spreadsheet). The cause can be one or more of the following:
  
  Frontend communication issues: Problems with the GUI frontend, such as network interruptions or GUI buffer problems.
  Authorization issues: The user might lack the necessary authorizations to perform the download.
  File system or path problems: The specified download path on the local machine is invalid, inaccessible, or the user lacks write permissions.
  Data volume or format issues: The data being downloaded is too large or contains characters that cause problems during the download.
  SAP GUI or kernel bugs: Occasionally, bugs in the SAP GUI or kernel can cause download errors.
  Temporary SAP buffer or memory issues: Temporary issues in the SAP system buffers or memory during the download process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WZ340 Download error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check frontend environment:
  
  Ensure the SAP GUI is up to date and properly installed.
  Restart the SAP GUI and try the download again.
  Check network stability between the SAP server and the frontend.
  
  
  
  Verify download path and permissions:
  
  Confirm that the local path where the file is being saved exists.
  Ensure the user has write permissions to the target folder.
  Try downloading to a different folder (e.g., Desktop).
  
  
  
  Check user authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations for downloading data.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Reduce data volume or change format:
  
  If downloading large datasets, try filtering or reducing the data volume.
  Try exporting in a different format (e.g., CSV instead of XLS).
  
  
  
  Clear SAP GUI cache and buffers:
  
  Sometimes clearing the SAP GUI cache or restarting the SAP GUI helps.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes and patches:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes related to WZ340 or download errors.
  Apply any recommended patches or kernel updates.
  
  
  
  Use alternative download methods:
  
  If the standard download fails, try using transaction codes like AL11 or CG3Z for file transfers.
  Use SAP standard reports or tools that export data differently.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes related to downloads: AL11 (SAP directory), CG3Z (Upload/Download files).
  SAP GUI version: Ensure compatibility between SAP GUI and SAP backend.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WZ340 or download errors.
  Authorization objects: S_GUI, S_DATASET might be relevant for file operations.
  Common scenarios: Download errors often occur in reports, ALV grids, or custom programs using GUI_DOWNLOAD or CL_GUI_FRONTEND_SERVICES.
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed information about the environment, steps to reproduce, and any logs or dumps generated.