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

SRMEX016 - Overview

• 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