How To Fix J3806 - Error when converting the logical file name

J3806 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Error when converting the logical file name

What causes this issue?

You specified a logical file name for the file name of the regulatory
reporting extract. An error occurred while converting this logical file
name to a physical one.

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?

Check in Customizing under Master data->Control data, whether the
logical file name specified is fully maintained. You can maintain it
under Tools->Platform-independent file name assignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3806 - Error when converting the logical file name ?

  The SAP error message J3806 indicates that there is an issue with converting a logical file name. This error typically arises when the system is unable to resolve the logical file name to a physical file name, which can occur due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Logical File Name: The logical file name specified in the program or configuration may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Missing File Mapping: The logical file name may not have a corresponding entry in the file mapping table (e.g., FILE table).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the file or the directory where the file is located.
  File System Issues: The physical file may not exist in the specified location, or there may be issues with the file system (e.g., permissions, path errors).
  
  Configuration Issues: The logical file name may not be properly configured