How To Fix HRPAY99CEE1_U2_UTIL018 - SECURITY: File (&1) cannot be saved on appl. server without logical name!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CEE1_U2_UTIL - CEE01[UTIL2] - Messages for utilities

• Message number: 018

• Message text: SECURITY: File (&1) cannot be saved on appl. server without logical name!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CEE1_U2_UTIL018 - SECURITY: File (&1) cannot be saved on appl. server without logical name! ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CEE1_U2_UTIL018 SECURITY: File (&1) cannot be saved on appl. server without logical name! typically occurs when there is an attempt to save a file to the application server without a proper logical file name being defined. This is often related to the configuration of file paths and logical file names in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Logical File Name: The error indicates that the system is trying to save a file but does not have a logical file name associated with the file path.
  Configuration Issues: The logical file name may not be defined in the SAP system, or the mapping between the logical file name and the physical file path may be incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: There may be insufficient authorizations to write to the specified location on the application server.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Logical File Name:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE (or FILE in the SAP GUI).
  Check if the logical file name is defined in the system.
  If not, create a new logical file name and map it to the appropriate physical file path.
  
  
  
  Check Logical File Name Mapping:
  
  Use transaction code FILE to check the mapping of the logical file name to the physical file path.
  Ensure that the mapping is correct and points to a valid directory on the application server.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to write to the application server.
  Check the authorization objects related to file operations.
  
  
  
  Review Program Logic:
  
  If you are developing or modifying a program, ensure that the logical file name is being correctly specified in the code before attempting to save the file.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on configuring logical file names and paths.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FILE: To manage logical file names and their mappings.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for logical file names.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully save files to the application server.