How To Fix FZ216 - Specify a file name

FZ216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Specify a file name

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a physical file name under which the data stored in your file
system can be saved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FZ216 - Details

• The SAP error message FZ216: "Specify a file name" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a function that requires a file name to be specified, but it has not been provided. This error is common in scenarios where file uploads or downloads are involved, such as when using transaction codes like AL11 (for file management) or CG3Z (for file upload).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing File Name: The most common cause is that the user did not enter a file name in the relevant field when prompted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the file path or file handling settings in the SAP system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the requirement to specify a file name or may have entered an invalid name.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a File Name: Ensure that you enter a valid file name in the appropriate field. This should include the file extension (e.g., .txt, .csv, etc.)