How To Fix XW088 - Please enter a valid filename

XW088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Please enter a valid filename

What causes this issue?

The file name "&V1&" is not valid. Filenames must not contain spaces.

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?

Please enter a valid file name.
Also, please note that under Windows NT filenames are not case
sensitive.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW088 - Please enter a valid filename ?

  The SAP error message XW088, which states "Please enter a valid filename," typically occurs when a user attempts to save or export a file in SAP, but the filename provided does not meet the system's requirements or is invalid for some reason. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characters: The filename may contain special characters that are not allowed (e.g., /, \, :, *, ?, ", <, >, |).
  File Extension: The filename may be missing a valid file extension (e.g., .txt, .csv, .xls) or may have an unsupported extension.
  Length of Filename: The filename may exceed the maximum length allowed by the system.
  Path Issues: The specified path may not exist or may not be accessible due to permissions or other issues.
  File Already Exists: If the system is set to prevent overwriting existing files, trying to save a file with the same name as an existing