How To Fix MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR079 - Target directory has no correct physical path assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR - Messages for Package MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Target directory has no correct physical path assigned

What causes this issue?

A logical file with the name entered in field 'Target Directory' does
not exist.

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 have to use the same name for the logical file path and the logical
file name in transaction FILE.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR079 - Target directory has no correct physical path assigned ?

  The SAP error message MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR079 indicates that the target directory for a data extraction process does not have a valid physical path assigned. This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction processes, such as those involving the SAP Business Suite or SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The target directory may not be correctly configured in the system settings.
  Missing Directory: The specified directory may not exist on the file system.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or the process may not have the necessary permissions to access the directory.
  Path Format Issues: The path may be incorrectly formatted or may contain invalid characters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP where the target directory is defined (e.g., in the Data Transfer Process or the relevant extractor settings).
  Ensure that the target directory is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Verify Directory Existence:
  
  Log in to the server where the SAP system is hosted and check if the specified directory exists.
  If it does not exist, create the directory.
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user or the service account running the SAP process has the necessary permissions to read from and write to the target directory.
  You may need to adjust the permissions on the directory to allow access.
  
  
  
  Validate Path Format:
  
  Ensure that the path is correctly formatted according to the operating system's requirements (e.g., using the correct path separators).
  Avoid using special characters that may not be supported.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the data extraction process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific extractor or data transfer process you are using. There may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Logs and Traces: Review the application logs and traces for additional details that may help diagnose the issue further.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR079.