How To Fix IDREPFW_MSG043 - Physical file name not assigned to logical file name &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDREPFW_MSG - Rep.Framework: messages

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Physical file name not assigned to logical file name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDREPFW_MSG043 - Physical file name not assigned to logical file name &1 ?

  The SAP error message IDREPFW_MSG043, which states "Physical file name not assigned to logical file name &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting framework when there is an issue with the assignment of a physical file to a logical file name in the system.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Assignment: The logical file name specified in the report does not have a corresponding physical file name assigned to it in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for logical file names may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the logical file name was transported from another system, the physical file name assignment may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the file or the logical file name.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Logical File Name Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE (or FILE in the SAP GUI).
  Check the logical file name that is causing the error (replace &1 with the actual logical file name).
  Ensure that a physical file name is assigned to the logical file name.
  
  
  
  Assign Physical File Name:
  
  If there is no physical file name assigned, you can create a new entry or modify the existing one to assign a physical file name to the logical file name.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the logical file name was transported, ensure that the transport request included the necessary configuration for the physical file name.
  If not, you may need to manually configure it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the logical file name and the associated physical file.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FILE, SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check and modify file name assignments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on logical and physical file names.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance.