How To Fix 5E700 - Specifies the logical file name

5E700 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Specifies the logical file name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E700 - Specifies the logical file name ?

  The SAP error message 5E700 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the logical file name in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a file or when performing file operations in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message 5E700 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Logical File Name: The logical file name specified in the program or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical file name may be incorrectly configured or not properly mapped to a physical file.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical file.
  File System Issues: The underlying file system may not be accessible or may have issues that prevent the file from being read or written.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the 5E700 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Logical File Name:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE or AL11 to check if