How To Fix 5J108 - Input only directory name.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Input only directory name.

What causes this issue?

Entered directory name is not appropriate.

System Response

When you create data files to submit tax statement (Gensen) in Magnetic
disk format, you should enter only the directory name to store them,
while the files are named automatically by the system as follows,
abiding by the legal requirements by National Tax Agency of Japan.
315dat01.txt
315dat02.txt
315dat**.txt
|
315dat99.txt

How to fix this error?

Enter only directory name to store the files created.
Example
UNIX
/tmp/
Windows
C:}

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J108 - Input only directory name. ?

  The SAP error message 5J108: Input only directory name typically occurs when there is an issue with the file path or directory name specified in a file operation within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a directory name but has received an invalid input.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The input provided for the directory name may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Missing Directory: The specified directory may not exist in the file system.
  Permissions Issue: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified directory.
  Invalid Characters: The directory name may contain invalid characters that are not allowed in file paths.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Verify that the directory name is correctly specified. Ensure that it does not include any unnecessary characters or spaces.
  Directory Existence: Confirm that the directory actually exists in the file system. You can do this by navigating to the path in the operating system.
  Permissions: Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary permissions to access the directory. You may need to adjust the permissions or consult with your system administrator.
  Valid Characters: Make sure that the directory name does not contain any invalid characters. Stick to alphanumeric characters and standard symbols that are allowed in directory names.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on file handling and directory management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  System Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.