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How To Fix SG807 - Logical file name "&1" does not exist


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SG - Global Pool for Cross-Application Developments

  • Message number: 807

  • Message text: Logical file name "&1" does not exist

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have specified the physical file name <ZH>'&V2&'</>. According to
    the system configuration, this file name should be checked using the
    logical file name <ZH>'&V1&'</>. However, this logical file name does
    not exist.

    System Response

    No further processing is possible.

    How to fix this error?

    Contact your system administrator.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system settings specify that, for the current context, the
    validation of the physical file name is to use the logical file name
    <ZH>'&V1&'</>. Create this file name or change the settings so that an
    existing logical file name can be used for the check.
    More information about checking file names: SAP Note 1497003
    (https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1497003).

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SG807 - Logical file name "&1" does not exist ?

    The SAP error message SG807 indicates that a logical file name specified in your SAP system does not exist. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a logical file that has not been defined or has been incorrectly configured.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Logical File Definition: The logical file name specified in the program or configuration does not exist in the SAP system.
    2. Incorrect Configuration: The logical file name may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the program or configuration.
    3. Transport Issues: If the logical file name was created in a different system (like development) and not transported to the current system (like production), it may not exist.
    4. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical file.

    Solution:

    1. Check Logical File Definition:

      • Go to transaction code FILE (or AL11 for file directory) to check if the logical file name exists.
      • Use transaction FILE to create or modify logical file names if necessary.
    2. Define Logical File Name:

      • If the logical file name does not exist, you can create it using transaction FILE:
        • Navigate to Transaction SE38 or SE80.
        • Use the logical file name in the appropriate configuration.
        • Ensure that the logical file name is correctly mapped to a physical file path.
    3. Check for Typos:

      • Verify that the logical file name is spelled correctly in the program or configuration where it is being called.
    4. Transport the Logical File:

      • If the logical file was created in a different environment, ensure that it is transported to the current environment.
    5. Check Authorizations:

      • Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the logical file. You may need to check the user roles and profiles.
    6. Consult Documentation:

      • Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on logical file names and their configuration.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • FILE: To manage logical file names.
      • SE38: To execute programs.
      • SE80: To access the Object Navigator.
      • AL11: To view the file directory.
    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to logical file names and error SG807.

    • Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to see where the logical file name is being referenced and to gather more context about the error.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SG807 error and ensure that the logical file name is correctly defined and accessible in your SAP system.

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