How To Fix EM315 - File name &1 does not contain generic symbols

EM315 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 315

• Message text: File name &1 does not contain generic symbols

What causes this issue?

The file name <ZH>&V1&</> you entered does not contain the generic
symbol <ZH>&</>. When migration files are split, there must be a
generic symbol so that different file names can be created.

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?

Correct the file name.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM315 - File name &1 does not contain generic symbols ?

  The SAP error message EM315 indicates that the file name provided does not contain any generic symbols, which are typically wildcards like * or ?. This error often occurs when you are trying to specify a file name for operations such as file uploads, downloads, or data imports/exports in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Name Format: The file name you provided does not include any wildcard characters, which are necessary for the system to interpret the file name correctly.
  Misconfiguration: The system may be expecting a specific format for file names that includes generic symbols.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered the file name incorrectly, omitting necessary symbols.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Name: Ensure that the file name you are using includes the appropriate wildcard characters. For example, if you are trying to specify a group of files, you might use *.txt to indicate all text files.
  Use Correct Format: If the system requires a specific format,