How To Fix 5O516 - Specify a logical file name for DME

5O516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5O - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria)

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Specify a logical file name for DME

What causes this issue?

You want to create the data carrier. However, you have not specified a
logical file name.

How to fix this error?

You find valid values in the possible entries help for the field
<DS:DE.FILEINTERN>Logical file names</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O516 - Specify a logical file name for DME ?

  The SAP error message 5O516 ("Specify a logical file name for DME") typically occurs in the context of the Data Medium Exchange (DME) process, which is used for generating payment files for electronic payments, such as bank transfers.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system requires a logical file name to be specified for the DME process, but it has not been provided. This logical file name is necessary for the system to know which file format to use when generating the payment medium.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify a logical file name in the relevant configuration settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the DME Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OBPM1 (for payment medium formats) or FBZP (for payment program configuration).
  
  
  
  Define the Payment Medium Format:
  
  In the DME configuration, ensure that you have defined a payment medium format that corresponds to your requirements (e.g., for bank transfers).
  Check the settings for