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3725550 - "Paint cannot read this file" error occurs when saving and opening a .dat file from SAP Business Graphics

Symptom

  • An issue occurs when attempting to save a graph from SAP Business Graphics  using the 'SAVE AS' option.
  • Files saved in formats such as BMP, PNG, and JPG are not opening successfully.
  • The error message "Paint cannot read this file" appears when attempting to open the saved files.


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Environment

  • SAP Business Graphics
  • ABAP Platform
  • SAP NetWeaver
  • SAP S/4HANA

Product

ABAP platform all versions ; SAP NetWeaver all versions ; SAP S/4HANA all versions

Keywords

graph_2d, save as, bmp, png, jpg, paint cannot read this file, dat file, graphical data, configuration information, business graphics, image file, screenshot, txt file, data processing tools, error opening file,  , KBA , BC-FES-GRA , Graphics , Problem

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