How To Fix XW055 - File &1 belongs to logical file &2

XW055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 055

• Message text: File &1 belongs to logical file &2

What causes this issue?

The file &v1& contains data for the <DS:DE.TXW_LFILE>logical file</>
&v2&. However, the selected logical file is &v3&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW055 - File &1 belongs to logical file &2 ?

  The SAP error message XW055 indicates that there is an issue with file handling in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the file you are trying to access or manipulate belongs to a different logical file than the one expected. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when dealing with logical file names and physical files in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Ownership: The file you are trying to access is associated with a different logical file than the one specified in your operation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the logical file definitions in the SAP system.
  File Path Issues: The physical file path may not match the logical file definition, leading to confusion in file handling.
  Incorrect Logical File Name: The logical file name used in the program or transaction may not correspond to the expected logical file.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical File Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE or FILE_LOGICAL to review