How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060045 - Logical file '&1' is not assigned to physical file '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060 -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Logical file '&1' is not assigned to physical file '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060045 - Logical file '&1' is not assigned to physical file '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060045 indicates that there is a mismatch between a logical file and its corresponding physical file in the context of the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW). This error typically arises when the logical file defined in the system is not properly linked to the physical file that it is supposed to reference.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical file name (&1) is not correctly assigned to the physical file name (&2) in the SAP system.
  Missing File Assignment: The logical file may not have been assigned to any physical file in the file system.
  File Path Issues: The physical file may not exist in the specified path, or the path may be incorrectly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the physical file.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Logical File Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE (or AL11 for file directory) to check the logical file configuration.
  Use transaction FILE to verify the logical file name and ensure it is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Logical File to Physical File:
  
  Use transaction FILE to assign the logical file to the correct physical file.
  Ensure that the mapping between the logical and physical files is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Physical File Existence:
  
  Check if the physical file exists in the specified directory on the application server.
  Ensure that the file path is correctly defined in the logical file configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the LSMW has the necessary authorizations to access the physical file.
  Check the authorization objects related to file access.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by running the LSMW process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FILE: To manage logical file names and their assignments.
  AL11: To view the file directory on the application server.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for LSMW and file handling for more detailed information on logical and physical file management.
  
  
  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 and successfully link the logical file to the physical file in your SAP system.