How To Fix SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG629 - The specified file name '&1' is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG -

• Message number: 629

• Message text: The specified file name '&1' is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG629 - The specified file name '&1' is not valid ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG629 indicates that the specified file name is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Change and Transport System (CTS) when working with version control systems (VCS) or during transport requests.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Characters: The file name may contain invalid characters that are not allowed in the file system or by the VCS.
  File Name Length: The file name may exceed the maximum length allowed by the system or the VCS.
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect or the file may not exist in the specified location.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the CTS or VCS settings that lead to this error.
  Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified file.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check File Name: Ensure that the file name does