How To Fix HRESS_PTARQ206 - Enter a valid "File Name"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRESS_PTARQ - Leave Request Applications (ESS WDA)

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Enter a valid "File Name"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS_PTARQ206 - Enter a valid "File Name" ?

  The SAP error message HRESS_PTARQ206 ("Enter a valid 'File Name'") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Employee Self-Service (ESS) or similar applications when a user is trying to upload a file but has not provided a valid file name or the file name does not meet the required criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid File Name: The file name may contain invalid characters or formats that are not accepted by the system.
  Empty File Name: The user may have left the file name field blank.
  File Path Issues: The file path may be incorrect or inaccessible.
  File Type Restrictions: The system may restrict certain file types, and the file being uploaded does not meet these criteria.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the SAP system that restrict file uploads based on certain parameters.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Name: Ensure that the file name is valid and does not contain any special characters (e.g., /, \, :, *, ?,