How To Fix /SMB/CUSTOMIZING048 - Filename is initial

/SMB/CUSTOMIZING048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Filename is initial

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/SMB/CUSTOMIZING048 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/CUSTOMIZING048 Filename is initial typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign systems when a filename is expected but not provided. This error can arise during various operations, such as when trying to import or export data, or when configuring certain settings that require a file path.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Filename: The most common cause of this error is that a required filename or file path has not been specified in the relevant configuration or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be expecting a filename in a specific field, and if that field is left blank, the error will be triggered.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped entering a filename or may have deleted it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Go back to the transaction or configuration screen where the error occurred and ensure that all required fields, especially those related to filenames, are filled