How To Fix HRPBSDE5Z149 - The file name for the logical file &1 could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDE5Z - Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 149

• Message text: The file name for the logical file &1 could not be determined

What causes this issue?

No <DS:DE.FILEEXTERN>physical file name</> could be determined for the
<DS:DE.FILEINTERN>logical file name</> <LS>&V1&</>.

System Response

The file cannot be stored on the application server.

How to fix this error?

In the group box <LS>Data for target file</>, choose with the option
<LS>Output to PC</> with details of a PC file or define a physical file
name for the logical file name.

Procedure for System Administrators

You make the settings for the logical file name in basic Customizing,
under <DS:SIMG.CFMENUSAPCFILE>Cross-Client Maintenance of File Names and
Paths</>.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDE5Z149 - The file name for the logical file &1 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDE5Z149 indicates that the system is unable to determine the file name for a specified logical file. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) when dealing with file processing, such as payroll or data export.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Logical File Definition: The logical file name may not be defined in the system or may not be correctly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The mapping between the logical file and the physical file may be incorrect or missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical file.
  Transport Issues: If the logical file was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical File Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE (or FILE in the SAP GUI) to check the logical file definitions.
  Ensure that the logical file name specified in the error message is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Physical File Mapping:
  
  Use transaction code FILE to check the mapping of the logical file to the physical file.
  Ensure that the physical file path is correctly specified and accessible.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the logical file.
  You can check user roles and authorizations using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the logical file was transported, ensure that all necessary configurations were included in the transport request.
  Check if the logical file is correctly set up in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific logical file and its configuration for any additional steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or report that is generating the error to identify where the logical file name is being determined.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  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 insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink), and SE37 (Function Module) for further investigation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPBSDE5Z149 error message in SAP.