How To Fix MG016 - No physical file name can be determined for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No physical file name can be determined for &

What causes this issue?

You have specified a logical file name to which no physical file name
has been assigned.

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?

Either correct the entry or assign a physical file name to the logical
file name. To do this, go into Customizing and select
<LS>Basis</> -> <LS>File names</> -> <LS>Logical
file</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG016 - No physical file name can be determined for & ?

  The SAP error message MG016 ("No physical file name can be determined for &") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Inventory Management (IM) when the system is unable to determine the physical file name for a material document or related object. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or problems with the document itself.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle the specific type of document or material.
  Document Not Found: The material document or related object may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document or related data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or document.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system error or issue with the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the relevant material types and document types is correctly set up in the system.
  Verify Document Existence: Check if the material document or related object exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MB51 (Material Document List).
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material document. You can check this with transaction SU53 to see if there are any authorization issues.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the material master and related documents to identify any inconsistencies. You can use transaction MM02 to check the material master data.
  Check for System Errors: Look at the system logs (transaction SM21) or short dumps (transaction ST22) to see if there are any underlying issues that need to be addressed.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB03, MB51, MM02, SU53, SM21, and ST22 for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Material Management and Inventory Management for more context on how documents are processed and stored.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MG016 error and implement a solution.