How To Fix /GSINS/NLGBA_MSG060 - Physical file name not found for logical file name &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/NLGBA_MSG -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Physical file name not found for logical file name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/NLGBA_MSG060 - Physical file name not found for logical file name &1 ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/NLGBA_MSG060 Physical file name not found for logical file name &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to locate the physical file associated with a specified logical file name. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with file handling in SAP, such as when using the SAP Archive Development Kit (ADK) or when working with file interfaces.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Physical File: The physical file that corresponds to the logical file name has not been created or is missing from the expected directory.
  Incorrect Logical File Name: The logical file name provided may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  File Path Issues: The path where the physical file is expected to be located may be incorrect or inaccessible due to permission issues.
  Configuration Issues: The logical file name may not be properly mapped to a physical file in the SAP configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical File Name: Verify that the logical file name provided in the error message is correct. You can do this by checking the configuration in transaction code FILE or AL11 to see if the logical file name is defined correctly.
  
  
  Verify Physical File Existence: Check the file system to ensure that the physical file exists in the expected directory. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that the process that generates it is functioning correctly.
  
  
  Check File Path Configuration: Ensure that the path for the physical file is correctly configured in the SAP system. You can check this in transaction FILE under the logical file name settings.
  
  
  Permissions: Ensure that the SAP system has the necessary permissions to access the directory where the physical file is located. This includes checking file system permissions and ensuring that the SAP user has the appropriate access rights.
  
  
  Reconfigure Logical File: If the logical file name is not correctly mapped to a physical file, you may need to reconfigure it. This can be done in transaction FILE by creating or modifying the logical file name and its associated physical file.
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues: If the logical file name was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary configurations and files were included in the transport.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FILE: To manage logical file names and their mappings.
  AL11: To view the file directories and check for the existence of physical files.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to file handling and logical file names.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for detailed information on file handling, logical file names, and the Archive Development Kit (ADK).
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.