How To Fix SY557 - The selected file name does not comply with the convention '&1'


SY557 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

  • Message number: 557

  • Message text: The selected file name does not comply with the convention '&1'

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have entered a name for the memory snapshot that does not comply
    with the selected naming convention. The profile parameter
    'abap/memory_inspector_file' has been configured such that all memory
    snapshot files must begin with the character sequence &V1&. The name you
    chose, &V2&, does not fulfill this criterion.

    System Response

    The Memory Inspector finds the memory snapshots available using the
    specified naming convention. If you choose a name that violates this
    convention, you will not offered this memory snapshot as one of your
    choices in the transaction S_MEMORY_INSPECTOR.

    How to fix this error?

    Choose a file name that begins with the specified character sequence.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY557 - The selected file name does not comply with the convention '&1' ?
    The SAP error message SY557 indicates that the file name you are trying to use does not comply with the naming conventions expected by the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to upload or download files in SAP, and the file name does not meet the specified criteria.
    
    Cause: The error message SY557 is triggered when: The file name contains invalid characters. The file name is too long or too short. The file name does not follow the required format or structure defined by the SAP system.
    Solution: To resolve the SY557 error, you can take the following steps: Check File Name Format: Ensure that the file name adheres to the naming conventions specified by SAP. Typically, valid file names should: Only contain alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). Avoid special characters (e.g., /, \, :, *, ?, ", <, >, |). Be within the length limits (usually between 1 and 255 characters). Rename the File: If the file name

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