How To Fix FILOC_ZA109 - You must specify a file name for DME creation

FILOC_ZA109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FILOC_ZA - Message class for South Africa

• Message number: 109

• Message text: You must specify a file name for DME creation

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FILOC_ZA109 - Details

• The SAP error message FILOC_ZA109, which states "You must specify a file name for DME creation," typically occurs when you are trying to create a DME (Data Medium Exchange) file but have not provided a file name in the relevant configuration or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing File Name: The most common cause of this error is that the file name field is left blank in the DME configuration or during the DME file creation process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DME configuration settings may not be properly set up, leading to the system not recognizing where to save the file.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or specify a file name.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a File Name:
  
  Go to the transaction where you are trying to create the DME file (e.g., transaction code FBZP for payment program configuration).
  Ensure that you have specified a valid file name in the relevant field. This is