How To Fix GD175 - Enter file name

GD175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Enter file name

What causes this issue?

In external data transfer postprocessing you can delete selected
records from the list and write them simultaneously to a file in sender
format.

System Response

However, the file could not be opened...

How to fix this error?

Check if a file name was entered and if the necessary write
authorization was allocated.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD175 - Enter file name ?

  The SAP error message GD175 ("Enter file name") typically occurs when a user is trying to upload or download a file in the SAP system, but the system requires a file name to proceed. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when using transaction codes that involve file handling, like CG3Z (Upload file) or CG3Y (Download file).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing File Name: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not provided a file name in the relevant input field.
  Incorrect Input: The file name may have been entered incorrectly or in an unsupported format.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access the file system or perform file operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid File Name: Ensure that you enter a valid file name in the appropriate field. The file name should include the full path if required, and it should conform to the