How To Fix KY401 - Please also enter a directory name

KY401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Please also enter a directory name

What causes this issue?

The name of the directory, which is to be separated from the filename
using a '\', is missing

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?

You can view the directory structure of the presentation server using
the entry help (F4 key).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY401 - Please also enter a directory name ?

  The SAP error message KY401, which states "Please also enter a directory name," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error usually indicates that a required field for a directory name has not been filled in during a transaction or report execution.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not provided a directory name in the relevant field when executing a transaction or report.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that requires a directory name to be specified but is not set up correctly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain directories or reports.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY401 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Directory Name: Ensure that you fill in the required directory name in the relevant field.