How To Fix EA143 - Logical directory '&' has not been defined in the SAP System

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Logical directory '&' has not been defined in the SAP System

What causes this issue?

As the "logical directory" flag is set, the system checks whether the
logical directory entered is defined in the SAP system.
The test shows that the logical path &v1& is not maintained in
transaction FILE.

System Response

The logical directory entered is not usable.

How to fix this error?

You must enter a logical directory or define the logical directory
required via <DS:TRAN.FILE>FILE</>.
An existing directory can be selected for logical directory via the
possible entries.

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 EA143 - Logical directory '&' has not been defined in the SAP System ?

  The SAP error message EA143 indicates that a logical directory has not been defined in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to access a logical directory that has not been configured or is incorrectly specified.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Logical Directory: The logical directory referenced in the error message has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical directory may be incorrectly configured or misspelled in the relevant settings.
  Transport Issues: If the logical directory was supposed to be transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical directory.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Logical Directory:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE (or AL11 for file directories).
  Navigate to the logical directory settings.
  Define the logical directory by specifying the appropriate parameters (e.g., physical path, logical name).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SICF to check if the logical directory is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the logical directory name is spelled correctly in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Transport the Logical Directory:
  
  If the logical directory is supposed to be available from another system, ensure that it has been included in a transport request and that the transport has been successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the logical directory. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to define and manage logical directories.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FILE: For managing file directories.
  AL11: To view the file system directories.
  SICF: For managing HTTP services and logical directories.
  SU01: For user administration and authorization checks.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to logical directories and the EA143 error.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EA143 error and ensure that the logical directory is properly defined in your SAP system.