How To Fix ILM_STOR_MISC042 - Logical file name '&1': assigned logical path '&2' is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_MISC -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Logical file name '&1': assigned logical path '&2' is invalid

What causes this issue?

The logical path &V2& assigned to the logical file name &V1& is invalid.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the logical path in the logical file name &V1& according to the
steps described in the Installation and Configuration Guide for the ILM
Store.
Make sure that the Installation and Configuration Guide for the ILM
Store corresponds to the version of SAP NetWeaver and the support
package stack on your system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC042 - Logical file name '&1': assigned logical path '&2' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MISC042 indicates that there is an issue with the logical file name and its associated logical path in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM). Specifically, the error message states that the assigned logical path for the specified logical file name is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Logical Path: The logical path assigned to the logical file name does not exist or is not correctly configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the ILM settings, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Transport Issues: If the logical file name and path were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical path.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical Path Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction AL11 (or FILE in the SAP GUI) to check the logical paths configured in the system.
  Verify that the logical path assigned to the logical file name exists and is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Maintain Logical File Name:
  
  Use transaction FILE (or AL11) to maintain the logical file name and ensure that it points to a valid logical path.
  You can also check the configuration in transaction SARA (Archive Administration) under the ILM settings.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the logical file name and path were transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the logical path. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM and logical file names for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  AL11: Display File Directory
  FILE: Maintain Logical File Names
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  ILM Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on Information Lifecycle Management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ILM error message ILM_STOR_MISC042.