How To Fix GD058 - The logical file name & could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 058

• Message text: The logical file name & could not be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD058 - The logical file name & could not be found ?

  The SAP error message GD058 indicates that the system could not find the logical file name specified in the operation. This error typically occurs when there is a misconfiguration in the logical file name or when the file is not properly defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Logical File Name: The logical file name specified in the program or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical file name may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the correct physical file.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical file.
  Transport Issues: If the logical file name was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical File Name:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE (or AL11) to check if the logical file name exists.
  Use transaction FILE to view the logical file names and their corresponding physical file paths.
  
  
  
  Define Logical File Name:
  
  If the logical file name does not exist, you can create it using transaction FILE or AL11.
  Ensure that the logical file name is correctly mapped to the physical file.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Use transaction FILE to verify the configuration of the logical file name.
  Ensure that the logical file name is correctly assigned to the appropriate physical file.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the logical file.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the logical file name was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Check if the transport was successful and if the logical file name is properly configured in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring logical file names.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FILE - To manage logical file names.
  AL11 - To view the file directory.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to logical file names.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to identify where the logical file name is being called and what parameters are being passed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GD058 error and ensure that the logical file name is correctly configured in your SAP system.