How To Fix PC028 - Enter a valid file name

PC028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PC - Graphics interface messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Enter a valid file name

What causes this issue?

The file name entered cannot be accepted.

System Response

Names of XXL list objects may only consist of letters A-Z, figures 0-9
and underscore _. Also, the name must begin with a letter.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a file name, which adheres to this convention.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PC028 - Enter a valid file name ?

  The SAP error message PC028 "Enter a valid file name" typically occurs when a user attempts to upload or download a file in SAP, but the specified file name or path is invalid or not recognized by the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using transaction codes that involve file handling, like AL11, CG3Z, or during data uploads.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid File Path: The file path specified does not exist or is incorrectly formatted.
  File Name Restrictions: The file name may contain invalid characters or exceed the maximum length allowed by the system.
  Access Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified directory or file.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the underlying file system, such as it being full or not mounted correctly.
  Incorrect Transaction Usage: The transaction being used may not support the file operation being attempted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Path: Ensure that the file path