How To Fix /GSINS/TR_COM_MSG073 - Physical file name not assigned to logical file name &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/TR_COM_MSG -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Physical file name not assigned to logical file name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/TR_COM_MSG073 - Physical file name not assigned to logical file name &1 ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/TR_COM_MSG073 Physical file name not assigned to logical file name &1 typically indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the logical file name in the SAP system. This error occurs when the system is unable to find a physical file name that corresponds to the specified logical file name.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The logical file name has not been properly configured in the SAP system to point to a physical file name.
  Incorrect Logical File Name: The logical file name being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the file configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical File Name Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE (or FILE in the SAP GUI).
  Check if the logical file name specified in the error message is correctly defined.
  Ensure that it is assigned to a physical file name.
  
  
  
  Assign Physical File Name:
  
  If the logical file name is missing a physical file assignment, you can create or modify the entry to assign a physical file name.
  Use transaction code FILE to create or modify the logical file name and assign it to the appropriate physical file.
  
  
  
  Verify Spelling and Case Sensitivity:
  
  Ensure that the logical file name is spelled correctly and matches the configuration exactly, including case sensitivity.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the file configuration. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring logical and physical file names.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FILE: To manage logical file names and their assignments.
  SE11: To check data dictionary objects related to file handling.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to file handling and logical file names.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the logical file name is correctly configured in your SAP system.