How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_GENERAL060 - Physical path for logical file &1 could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_GENERAL - General Messages

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Physical path for logical file &1 could not be found

What causes this issue?

You tried to access a file or directory on the application server.
However, the system is not able to determine the physical path for the
logical file &V1&. The logical path for the logical file &V1& does not
exist or is not configured properly.

System Response

The current activity cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Verify and correct the configuration for the logical file &V1
& in transaction <DS:TRAN.FILE>File</>. Assign a logical path to the
logical file &V1& and make sure that the physical path for the logical
path is configured properly. For more information, see the
<DS:SIMG.CFMENUSAPCFILE>Cross-Client Maintenance of File Names and Paths
</> Customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_GENERAL060 - Physical path for logical file &1 could not be found ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_GENERAL060 indicates that the system is unable to find the physical path for a logical file specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with document management or file handling.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Logical File Path: The logical file name specified does not have a corresponding physical file path defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the logical file may not have been set up correctly in transaction code FILE (or similar).
  File System Issues: The physical directory where the files are supposed to be stored may not exist, or there may be permission issues preventing access.
  Transport Issues: If the logical file was transported from another system, the physical path may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical File Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction FILE (or SFILE) to check the configuration of the logical file.
  Ensure that the logical file name is correctly mapped to a physical file path.
  
  
  
  Verify Physical Path:
  
  Check if the physical directory exists on the server where the SAP application is running.
  If it does not exist, create the directory or update the logical file configuration to point to an existing directory.
  
  
  
  Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the SAP application server has the necessary permissions to access the physical directory.
  Check the operating system permissions for the directory and adjust them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Update Transport Requests:
  
  If the logical file was transported, ensure that the transport request includes the correct physical path settings.
  You may need to adjust the settings in the target system after the transport.
  
  
  
  Check for System-Specific Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the logical file configuration may vary between different systems (development, quality assurance, production). Ensure that the settings are consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FILE: To manage logical file names and their physical paths.
  SFILE: To view and manage file-related settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on file handling and logical file configuration in the EHS module.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message EHPRC_CPM_GENERAL060.