How To Fix EA587 - Logical directory '&' has not been defined for operating system '&'

EA587 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Logical directory '&' has not been defined for operating system '&'

What causes this issue?

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

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?

It depends on the environment in which the processing runs. If it is the
same operating system environment, the logical directory &v1& must be
defined for operating system &v2& with the transaction
<DS:TRAN.FILE>FILE</>.
If it is another operating system environment, you must check in
transaction FILE whether the logical directory &v1& has been defined for
the corresponding operating system.
Otherwise, it can lead to run time errors in IDoc processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA587 - Logical directory '&' has not been defined for operating system '&' ?

  The SAP error message EA587 indicates that a logical directory has not been defined for the specified operating system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access a logical directory that has not been configured in the SAP system for the operating system you are using.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The logical directory you are trying to use has not been defined in the SAP system for the specified operating system.
  Incorrect Operating System: The logical directory may be defined, but not for the operating system you are currently using.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the logical directory name or the operating system name.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Logical Directory Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code AL11 (or SFILE) to check the existing logical directories.
  Use transaction code FILE to define or modify logical directories.
  Navigate to Transaction Code: FILE ? Define Logical Directories.
  Ensure that the logical directory you are