How To Fix KE_CHACO051 - Enter an output file name or an error file name

KE_CHACO051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE_CHACO - Message class for operating concern merge/split

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Enter an output file name or an error file name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE_CHACO051 - Enter an output file name or an error file name ?

  The SAP error message KE_CHACO051 typically occurs in the context of the CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) module when you are trying to execute a report or a transaction that requires you to specify an output file name or an error file name. This error indicates that the system expects you to provide a file name for the output or error log, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the required input fields for the output file name or error file name are left blank when executing a report or transaction. This can happen due to:
  
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the necessary file names.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to automatically generate file names, requiring manual input.
  Transaction Settings: Certain transactions may have specific settings that require file names to be specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter Output