How To Fix /PRA/PAY_PROC024 - Logical filepath not found: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/PAY_PROC -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Logical filepath not found: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/PAY_PROC024 - Logical filepath not found: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/PAY_PROC024 Logical filepath not found: &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to locate a specified logical file path. This can occur in various contexts, such as when processing payroll or other related functions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Logical File Path: The logical file path specified in the configuration or during the execution of a program does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical file path may be incorrectly configured in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical file path.
  Transport Issues: If the logical file path was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical File Path Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE or AL11 to check the logical file paths defined in the system.
  Ensure that the logical file path referenced in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Logical File Path:
  
  If the logical file path does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in transaction FILE or through the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  You can also check the configuration in transaction SFILE to see if the logical file path is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the logical file path. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the logical file path was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., Payroll) for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FILE - To maintain logical file paths.
  AL11 - To view the file directories.
  SFILE - To manage file paths and settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to the specific module (e.g., Payroll) to understand how logical file paths are used in that context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the logical file path not being found.