How To Fix /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP004 - Invalid filename for file &1

/SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Invalid filename for file &1

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/SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP004 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP004 Invalid filename for file &1 typically occurs when there is an issue with the filename being used in an ABAP program or function module. This error can arise in various contexts, such as file uploads, downloads, or when accessing files on the application server.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The filename may contain invalid characters that are not allowed in the file system.
  Path Issues: The specified path may not exist, or the filename may not conform to the expected format.
  File Length: The filename may exceed the maximum length allowed by the operating system or SAP.
  Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified file or directory.
  File System Issues: The underlying file system may have restrictions or issues that prevent the file from being accessed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Filename: Ensure that the filename does not contain any invalid characters (e.g., special characters, spaces) and adheres to the naming conventions