How To Fix 5R549 - File path not maintained under logical name '&'. (T-CD:FILE)

5R549 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 549

• Message text: File path not maintained under logical name '&'. (T-CD:FILE)

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R549 - File path not maintained under logical name '&'. (T-CD:FILE) ?

  The SAP error message 5R549 indicates that a file path has not been maintained for a logical file name in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or use a logical file name that does not have an associated physical file path defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A logical file name is referenced in a program or transaction, but the corresponding file path has not been defined in the SAP system.
  The configuration for the logical file name is incomplete or missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the file path for the logical file name in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the transaction code FILE:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and enter the transaction code FILE.
  
  
  
  Maintain Logical File Names:
  
  In the file management screen, look for the logical file name that is causing the error (indicated by the &