How To Fix SRMEX016 - Error when selecting the logical file name, SY-SUBRC=&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRMEX - SRM Export of Electronic Records

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error when selecting the logical file name, SY-SUBRC=&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRMEX016 - Error when selecting the logical file name, SY-SUBRC=& ?

  The SAP error message SRMEX016 typically indicates an issue related to the selection of a logical file name in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, particularly when dealing with file handling or data transfer processes in SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or other modules.
  Cause:
  The error message SRMEX016 with the description "Error when selecting the logical file name, SY-SUBRC=&" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Logical File Name: The logical file name specified in the program or configuration does not exist or is incorrectly defined in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical file name.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The logical file name may not be properly configured in the SAP system, or the associated physical file path may be incorrect.
  
  
  Missing or Inactive File Definitions: The file definitions in transaction code FILE are either missing or inactive.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the file system or network issues affecting file access.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRMEX016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Logical File Name:
  
  Verify that the logical file name you are using is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in transaction code FILE (Logical File Names).
  Ensure that the logical file name is correctly mapped to a physical file path.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  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 user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE and check the configuration of the logical file name. Ensure that the physical file path is correctly set up and that the file is accessible.
  
  
  
  Test File Access:
  
  If applicable, test the access to the physical file path from the SAP system to ensure that there are no issues with file permissions or network access.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Definitions:
  
  Ensure that the logical file name and its associated definitions are active. If they are inactive, you may need to activate them.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FILE: To manage logical file names and their mappings.
  SE38 or SE80: To check the program or report that is generating the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on logical file names and file handling in SAP.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SRMEX016 error in your SAP system.