How To Fix CONSENT_MANAGEMENT463 - No physical file name found for logical file name '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONSENT_MANAGEMENT - Consent Administration: General Message Class

• Message number: 463

• Message text: No physical file name found for logical file name '&1'

What causes this issue?

An invalid or no physical file path has been customized for the logical
file path &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The system administrator needs to maintain the customizing for a
physical file path in transaction
<DS:TRAN.SFILE>SFILE</> or
<DS:TRAN.FILE>FILE</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONSENT_MANAGEMENT463 - No physical file name found for logical file name '&1' ?

  The SAP error message CONSENT_MANAGEMENT463 indicates that the system is unable to find a physical file associated with a specified logical file name. This typically occurs in the context of consent management, where the system is trying to access a file that is expected to be linked to a logical name but cannot locate it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Physical File: The physical file that corresponds to the logical file name has not been created or is missing from the expected directory.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical file name may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to a mismatch between the logical and physical file names.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the directory where the physical file is stored.
  File Path Issues: The path to the physical file may be incorrectly specified in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Existence: Verify that the physical file exists in the expected location. If it does not, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  Review Configuration: Go to the transaction code FILE (or use the relevant transaction for file management) to check the configuration of logical and physical file names. Ensure that the logical file name is correctly mapped to the physical file.
  Adjust Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the directory and the file. You may need to adjust user roles or permissions.
  Correct File Path: If the file path is incorrect, update the configuration to point to the correct location of the physical file.
  Check Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AL11 (to check the file directory) or FILE (to manage logical file names) to troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on consent management and file handling to understand the expected configurations and processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.