How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060043 - Logical path '&1' does not point to physical directory '&2'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060 -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Logical path '&1' does not point to physical directory '&2'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060043 - Logical path '&1' does not point to physical directory '&2'. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060043 indicates that there is a problem with the logical path defined in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the logical path &1 does not point to the physical directory &2. This error typically occurs in the context of using the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) or when dealing with file uploads or downloads in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Logical Path Configuration: The logical path defined in the SAP system does not match the physical directory on the server. This could be due to a misconfiguration or a change in the directory structure.
  Missing Directory: The physical directory that the logical path points to may not exist on the server.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified physical directory.
  Transport Issues: If the logical path was transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical Path Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE or AL11 to check the logical path configuration.
  Use transaction FILE to verify the logical path settings and ensure that it points to the correct physical directory.
  
  
  
  Verify Physical Directory:
  
  Ensure that the physical directory exists on the server. You can check this by accessing the server's file system.
  If the directory does not exist, create it or update the logical path to point to an existing directory.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the physical directory. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Update Logical Path:
  
  If the logical path is incorrect, you can update it in the SAP system to point to the correct physical directory. This can be done in transaction FILE or through the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Settings:
  
  If the logical path was transported, ensure that all necessary configurations were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FILE: To manage file paths and logical file names.
  AL11: To view the directories on the application server.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring logical file paths and using LSMW.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the logical path correctly points to the physical directory.