How To Fix SG809 - Logical file name '&1' is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 809

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

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to use the logical file name <ZH>'&V1&'</> in the
current context. However, this logical file name is not permissible due
to the system configuration.

System Response

Execution is not permissible with the logical file name <ZH>'&V1&'</>.

How to fix this error?

Select one of the permissible logical file names or contact your system
administrator to have the logical file name <ZH>'&V1&'</> permitted for
this context.

Procedure for System Administrators

The current application uses the logical file name <ZH>'&V2&'</> to
check the permissible logical file names. The user is attempting to use
the logical file name <ZH>'&V1&'</> (perhaps by selecting a
previously-defined variant).
The user either needs to adjust his or her variant appropriately, or you
can permit the logical file name <ZH>'&V1&'</> in this context.
More information about checking file names: SAP Note 1497003
(https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1497003).

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SG809 - Logical file name '&1' is not valid ?

  The SAP error message SG809 indicates that the logical file name specified (represented by &1) is not valid. This error typically occurs when the system cannot find the logical file name in the configuration or when the logical file name is incorrectly defined.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Logical File Name: The logical file name provided in the program or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The logical file name has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical file name.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the logical file name when it was specified in the program or configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Logical File Name:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE (or AL11) to check if the logical file name exists.
  Use transaction FILE to view the logical file names and ensure that the one you are using is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Logical File Name:
  
  If the logical file name does not exist, you can define it using transaction FILE or AL11.
  You may need to create a new logical file name by going to transaction FILE and defining the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the logical file name is correctly configured in the relevant SAP configuration settings.
  You can check the configuration in transaction FILE or by using the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Program Code:
  
  If you are calling the logical file name in a program, review the code to ensure that the logical file name is spelled correctly and matches the defined name in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the logical file name. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the logical file name or its configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FILE: To manage logical file names.
  AL11: To view the file system and check the existence of files.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to logical file names or the SG809 error.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to trace where the logical file name is being set and how it is being used.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SG809 error and implement the appropriate solution.