How To Fix GZ551 - Logical file name & not recognized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Logical file name & not recognized

What causes this issue?

The logical filename &V1& is unknown in the system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose another logical filename, or create the logical file &V1&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ551 - Logical file name & not recognized ?

  The SAP error message GZ551 indicates that the logical file name specified in your operation is not recognized by the system. This typically occurs when the logical file name is either not defined in the system or there is a mismatch in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Logical File Name: The logical file name you are trying to use has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the logical file name you are using.
  Missing Configuration: The logical file name may not be properly configured in the relevant SAP transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the logical file name was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system you are working in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical File Name Definition:
  
  Go to transaction 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 names.
  
  
  
  Define the Logical File Name:
  
  If the logical file name does not exist, you can define it using transaction FILE.
  Navigate to Transaction SE38 and run the report RSFILE to create or modify logical file names.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration in transaction FILE to ensure that the logical file name is correctly mapped to a physical file name.
  Ensure that the logical file name is correctly assigned to the relevant application or process.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the logical file name in your code or configuration to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the logical file name was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the system you are working in.
  Check the transport logs for any errors related to the logical file name.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on logical file names and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to run reports)
  FILE: File Management
  AL11: Display SAP directories
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to logical file names.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify logical file names in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.