How To Fix STC_TM120 - File name &1 invalid; must follow format STCTM..XML

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 120

• Message text: File name &1 invalid; must follow format STCTM..XML

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TM120 - File name &1 invalid; must follow format STCTM..XML ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM120 indicates that there is an issue with the file name format for a transport management task. Specifically, the error states that the file name must follow the format STCTM.<RunId>.XML, where <RunId> is a placeholder for a specific identifier related to the transport task.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect File Name: The file name provided does not conform to the required format. It may be missing the STCTM. prefix or the .XML suffix, or the <RunId> part may be incorrectly specified.
  File Not Found: The system is unable to locate the specified file, which may be due to an incorrect path or the file not being present in the expected directory.
  File Corruption: The file may exist but could be corrupted or not properly formatted as an XML file.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STC_TM120 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check File Name Format:
  
  Ensure that the file name strictly follows the format STCTM.<RunId>.XML.
  Replace <RunId> with the actual run ID associated with the transport task.
  
  
  
  Verify File Location:
  
  Confirm that the file is located in the correct directory where the SAP system expects to find it.
  If necessary, move the file to the appropriate location.
  
  
  
  Inspect File Content:
  
  Open the file to ensure it is a valid XML file and is not corrupted.
  Validate the XML structure to ensure it adheres to the expected schema.
  
  
  
  Recreate the File:
  
  If the file is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate it. This can often be done by re-running the transport task that generates the file.
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user or process attempting to access the file has the necessary permissions to read the file.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for additional guidance on transport management and file handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): This is the component of SAP that manages the transport of changes between different systems (e.g., development, quality assurance, production).
  Run ID: This is a unique identifier for a specific transport task or job, which helps in tracking and managing transport requests.
  XML Format: The file must be in XML format, which is a markup language used for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.