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

MG016 - Overview

• 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