How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV602 - Physical path for logical filename & can not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV -

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Physical path for logical filename & can not be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV602 - Physical path for logical filename & can not be found ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV602 indicates that the system is unable to find the physical path associated with a logical filename. This typically occurs when there is a misconfiguration in the logical file name settings or when the physical file path has been changed or deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Physical Path: The physical file path that corresponds to the logical filename is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical file name may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  File System Issues: The directory or file may have been moved, deleted, or the permissions may have changed, preventing access.
  Transport Issues: If the logical file name was transported from another system, the physical path may not have been set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical File Name Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE (or AL11 for file directory) to check the logical file name configuration.
  Use transaction FILE to navigate to the logical file name and verify that it is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Physical Path:
  
  Use transaction FILE to create or modify the physical file path associated with the logical filename.
  Ensure that the physical path is valid and accessible by the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check File System:
  
  Verify that the directory exists on the file system where the SAP application server is running.
  Ensure that the SAP user has the necessary permissions to access the directory.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the logical file name was transported, ensure that the physical path is also configured in the target system.
  You may need to manually set up the physical path in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the logical filename or physical path.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FILE: To manage logical file names and their physical paths.
  AL11: To view the file directories on the application server.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on logical file names and file handling in SAP.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /PF1/MSG_CONV602 and ensure that the logical filename is correctly mapped to a physical path.