How To Fix HRPADUAREPORTS176 - Download path should be "&1" as configured for logical file name &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADUAREPORTS - Ukrainian reports

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Download path should be "&1" as configured for logical file name &2

What causes this issue?

Entered physical path has not been configured for the logical file name
&V2&.

System Response

File cannot be validated and stored using this path.

How to fix this error?

Specify "&V1&" as the path or contact your system administrator to
configure the logical file name for selected path.

Procedure for System Administrators

In transaction FILE, insert a logical path in the configuration of the
logical file name. If there is already a logical path, check whether the
physical path has been defined for the logical path.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADUAREPORTS176 - Download path should be "&1" as configured for logical file name &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADUAREPORTS176 indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected download path for a logical file name and the actual path being used. This error typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) reporting, particularly when generating reports that require file downloads.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the system trying to download a file to a path that is not configured correctly in the SAP system. The message specifies that the download path should be a certain value (indicated by "&1") as configured for a logical file name (indicated by "&2"). This usually means that either:
  
  The logical file name is not correctly configured in the SAP system.
  The path specified in the configuration does not exist or is not accessible.
  There may be permission issues preventing access to the specified path.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Logical File Name Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE (or AL11 for file directories) in SAP.
  Check the configuration for the logical file name that is mentioned in the error message. You can find this in transaction FILE under the "Logical File Names" section.
  Ensure that the path specified for the logical file name matches the expected download path.
  
  
  
  Verify the Download Path:
  
  Ensure that the path specified in the logical file name configuration exists on the server.
  If the path does not exist, create it or update the configuration to point to a valid path.
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user or the application has the necessary permissions to write to the specified path. This may involve checking file system permissions on the server.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, test the report generation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or HR module team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FILE: To manage logical file names.
  AL11: To view the file directories on the application server.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the appropriate roles and authorizations to access the file system and generate reports.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADUAREPORTS176 error and successfully generate the required reports.