How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RD412 - File name could not be determined (logical path &1&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RD -

• Message number: 412

• Message text: File name could not be determined (logical path &1&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD412 - File name could not be determined (logical path &1&2) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD412 File name could not be determined (logical path &1&2) typically indicates that the system is unable to resolve a logical file path to a physical file name. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access a file for reading or writing, especially in the context of SAP's Archive Development Kit (ADK) or when dealing with file interfaces.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Logical Path: The logical path specified in the configuration may not exist or may be incorrectly defined.
  Missing File Mapping: The mapping between the logical file name and the physical file path may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified logical path.
  File System Issues: The underlying file system may be down or inaccessible, or the directory may not exist.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the logical file paths in transaction code FILE or AL11.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Logical File Path Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction FILE or AL11 to check the configuration of the logical file paths.
  Ensure that the logical file name is correctly mapped to a physical file path.
  
  
  
  Verify File System Access:
  
  Ensure that the physical directory exists on the server and that the SAP system has the necessary permissions to access it.
  Check if the file system is mounted and accessible.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the logical file path.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Verify that there are no typographical errors in the logical file name or path.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or function module that is generating the error to identify where the logical path resolution is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FILE: Used to maintain logical file names and their mappings.
  AL11: Used to display the contents of directories on the application server.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on file handling and logical file names.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PF1/MSG_RD412.