How To Fix FR187 - Specify target file

FR187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Specify target file

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FR187 - Details

• The SAP error message FR187, which states "Specify target file," typically occurs in the context of file processing or data transfer operations within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a target file to be specified for the operation you are trying to perform, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Target File Specification: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a target file in the relevant transaction or program.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the program or transaction that is supposed to handle file operations.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information in the input fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Target File: Ensure that you provide a valid target file path and name in the relevant field. This is usually done in the file upload or download dialog.
  Check Input Fields: Review all input fields in the