How To Fix KY398 - Please enter a file name, which ends with '&1'

KY398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Please enter a file name, which ends with '&1'

What causes this issue?

Only file names which end with '&V1&' are valid.

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?

Please correct the file name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY398 - Please enter a file name, which ends with '&1' ?

  The SAP error message KY398, which states "Please enter a file name, which ends with '&1'", typically occurs when you are trying to upload a file in SAP, and the system expects the file name to have a specific extension. The placeholder '&1' in the message usually indicates the required file extension (e.g., .txt, .csv, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect File Extension: The file you are trying to upload does not have the required extension that the system is expecting.
  File Name Format: The file name may not conform to the expected naming conventions or formats defined in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY398 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Required File Extension: Look at the error message to identify the required file extension (it will replace '&1' with the actual extension). Ensure that the file you are trying to upload ends with this extension.
  
  
  Rename the File: