How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RD167 - Enter either logical file name or physical file path and name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RD -

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Enter either logical file name or physical file path and name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD167 - Enter either logical file name or physical file path and name ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD167 indicates that the system requires either a logical file name or a physical file path and name to proceed with a certain operation, typically related to file handling or data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in scenarios where:
  
  A program or transaction is trying to access a file, but the required file name or path has not been provided.
  The logical file name or physical file path is incorrectly specified or missing in the configuration.
  There may be issues with the file system or permissions that prevent the system from accessing the specified file.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Parameters:
  
  Ensure that you have entered either a logical file name or a physical file path and name in the relevant fields. If both are required, make sure both are provided.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical File Name:
  
  If you are using a logical file name, check that it is correctly