How To Fix RSAR189 - The file name entered in row & of the control file is invalid

RSAR189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 189

• Message text: The file name entered in row & of the control file is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR189 - The file name entered in row & of the control file is invalid ?

  The SAP error message RSAR189 indicates that there is an issue with the file name specified in the control file for a data transfer process, typically when using the SAP Data Transfer Process (DTP) or when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid File Name: The file name specified in the control file does not conform to the expected format or contains invalid characters.
  File Path Issues: The path to the file may be incorrect or the file may not exist in the specified location.
  Access Permissions: The user or process may not have the necessary permissions to access the file or directory.
  Control File Format: The control file may not be formatted correctly, leading to misinterpretation of the file name.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAR189 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check File Name: Verify that the file name specified in the control file is correct.