How To Fix DU017 - Logical file name & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Logical file name & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to open a file by entering a logical file name. This logical
file name could could not be found.

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?

Maintain the logical file name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DU017 - Logical file name & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DU017 indicates that a logical file name specified in your SAP system does not exist. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a file using a logical file name that has not been defined or is incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Logical File Name: The logical file name you are trying to use has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical file name may be incorrectly configured or misspelled in the program or configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical file name.
  Transport Issues: If the logical file name was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical File Name Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE (or AL11 for file directory) to check if the logical file name exists.
  Use transaction code FILE to define or modify the logical file name if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Define Logical File Name:
  
  If the logical file name is missing, you can define it using transaction code FILE:
  
  Navigate to the "Logical File Names" section.
  Create a new entry for the logical file name, specifying the appropriate physical file name and path.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Program/Configuration:
  
  Review the program or configuration that is trying to access the logical file name to ensure it is spelled correctly and matches the defined logical file name.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the logical file name. You may need to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the logical file name was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on logical file names and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FILE: To manage logical file names.
  AL11: To view the file directory and check if the physical file exists.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to logical file names and error DU017.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to trace where the logical file name is being called and verify the parameters being passed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DU017 error and ensure that the logical file name is correctly defined and accessible in your SAP system.