How To Fix SG842 - Alias name for logical file name is not maintained or is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Alias name for logical file name is not maintained or is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SG842 - Alias name for logical file name is not maintained or is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SG842 indicates that there is an issue with the alias name for a logical file name in the system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid alias for the specified logical file name, which is necessary for the system to access the corresponding physical file.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alias: The alias name for the logical file is not maintained in the system.
  Invalid Alias: The alias name provided is incorrect or does not match any existing entries in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the logical file names and their corresponding aliases in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the logical file name and alias were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical File Name Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE (or FILE in the SAP GUI).
  Check the configuration for the logical file name in question.
  Ensure that the alias name is correctly maintained and corresponds to the logical file name.
  
  
  
  Maintain Alias Name:
  
  If the alias is missing, you can maintain it by going to transaction code FILE and adding the appropriate alias for the logical file name.
  Ensure that the alias is valid and follows the naming conventions used in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Verify Transport Requests:
  
  If the logical file name and alias were transported, check the transport requests to ensure that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and maintain logical file names and aliases.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on logical file names and aliases.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FILE - To maintain logical file names and their aliases.
  SE11 - To check the data dictionary for any related objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes related to logical file names and aliases for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SG842 error and ensure that the logical file name and its alias are correctly configured in your SAP system.