How To Fix MV001 - Physical file for & not found

MV001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MV - Messages for Transfer of Partly Open Purchase Orders

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Physical file for & not found

What causes this issue?

The logical file name was not found.
A possible source of the error is that the file name was passed on in
upper/lower case or a relevant table entry is missing. Table
maintenance is carried out using the SAP transaction FILE.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MV001 - Details

• The SAP error message "MV001 Physical file for & not found" typically indicates that the system is unable to locate a physical file that is required for a specific operation or transaction. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data import/export, file processing, or when accessing certain functionalities that rely on external files.
  Causes:
  
  File Not Present: The specified physical file does not exist in the expected directory or location.
  Incorrect Path: The path to the physical file may be incorrect or misconfigured in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the file or the directory where it is located.
  File Naming Issues: The file name may be misspelled or formatted incorrectly.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to access external files, especially if it involves integration with other systems or databases.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify File Existence: Check if the physical file actually exists in