How To Fix /IWFND/CM_RS005 - Error while retrieving the file path from the logical file name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_RS -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Error while retrieving the file path from the logical file name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_RS005 - Error while retrieving the file path from the logical file name ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_RS005 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving the file path associated with a logical file name in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of OData services or when working with file handling in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Logical File Name: The logical file name specified in the configuration may not exist or may be misspelled.
  Missing File Path Configuration: The file path associated with the logical file name may not be defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the file path or logical file name.
  Transport Issues: If the logical file name was transported from another system, the file path may not have been transported correctly.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the file system or the logical file name settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Logical File Name:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE or AL11 to check if the logical file name exists and is correctly defined.
  Verify the spelling and ensure that it matches the configuration.
  
  
  
  Define File Path:
  
  Use transaction code FILE to define the file path for the logical file name.
  Ensure that the file path is correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the logical file name and the associated file path.
  You can check the user roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the logical file name was transported, ensure that the transport included all necessary configurations.
  Check the transport logs for any errors related to the logical file name.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the system configuration for file handling and logical file names.
  Ensure that the file system is correctly configured and accessible.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service or the program that is trying to access the logical file name to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FILE: To manage logical file names and their paths.
  AL11: To view the file system directories.
  SU01: To manage user authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on logical file names and file handling for more detailed information on configuration and usage.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /IWFND/CM_RS005 error message in SAP.