How To Fix GD037 - Either a physical or logical file name has to be maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Either a physical or logical file name has to be maintained.

What causes this issue?

You attempted to specify both a physical and logical <ZH>file name</>.

System Response

This is not permitted since it means that the file name cannot be
determined clearly.

How to fix this error?

Remove either the physical or logical entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD037 - Either a physical or logical file name has to be maintained. ?

  The SAP error message GD037, which states "Either a physical or logical file name has to be maintained," typically occurs in the context of file handling in SAP, particularly when dealing with file paths or file names in various transactions or configurations.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  A required file name (either physical or logical) is not specified in the relevant configuration or transaction.
  The system is expecting a file name to be provided for operations such as data uploads, downloads, or file processing, but it is missing.
  There may be an issue with the configuration of the logical file name in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GD037 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE or AL11 to check if the physical file path is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the logical file name is correctly mapped to a physical file name in transaction FILE (or FILE transaction in the SAP GUI).
  
  
  
  Maintain Logical File Name:
  
  Use transaction FILE to maintain the logical file name. Ensure that it is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate physical file name.
  If you are using a logical file name, ensure that it is correctly configured in the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Check Program/Transaction:
  
  If the error occurs during the execution of a specific program or transaction, check the program code or configuration settings to ensure that the file name is being passed correctly.
  If you are using a custom program, ensure that the logic for file handling is correctly implemented.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the file paths or logical file names being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FILE: Used for maintaining file names and paths.
  AL11: Used to display the file directories on the application server.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to file handling and error GD037 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  You can also search for discussions or solutions in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GD037 error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.