How To Fix KZ534 - Path name required

KZ534 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KZ - Cost Object Repetitive Mfg / Process Mfg

• Message number: 534

• Message text: Path name required

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to read an archive but have not selected a key, or
you have not specified a path name for the sequential file.

System Response

The system requires an entry for reading the archive.

How to fix this error?

Select an archiving key (select only one, as the system cannot read
more than one archive simultaneously), or specify the path name for
reading sequentially.

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KZ534 - Details

• The SAP error message KZ534 ("Path name required") typically occurs in the context of SAP when a required path name is not provided for a specific operation, such as file handling or data import/export processes. This error can arise in various scenarios, including when working with file uploads, downloads, or when configuring certain settings in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Path Name: The most common cause of this error is that a required path name for a file or directory is not specified in the configuration or during the execution of a transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be misconfigured, leading to the absence of a valid path.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified path, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that the path name is correctly specified in the relevant configuration settings. This could be in transaction codes like AL11 (for file directories)