/GSINS/TR_COM_MSG072 - Name of logical file for transformation &1 not found; check Customizing

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/TR_COM_MSG -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Name of logical file for transformation &1 not found; check Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/TR_COM_MSG072 - Name of logical file for transformation &1 not found; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/TR_COM_MSG072 indicates that the system is unable to find the logical file name for a transformation specified in the system. This typically occurs in the context of data transformation processes, such as those used in SAP Data Services or when working with SAP's data integration tools.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Logical File Name: The logical file name specified in the transformation does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Customizing: The customizing settings for the transformation may not be correctly configured, leading to the system being unable to locate the logical file.
  Transport Issues: If the transformation was transported from another system, the logical file may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the logical file.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where the logical file names are defined.
  Ensure that the logical file name specified in the transformation exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Logical File:
  
  If the logical file does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in transaction FILE or through the relevant customizing path.
  Ensure that the logical file is correctly mapped to the physical file path.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the transformation was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including the logical file, were included.
  If not, you may need to manually create the logical file in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transformation has the necessary authorizations to access the logical file.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transformation process to identify where the logical file lookup is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FILE, SPRO, and SE11 (for data dictionary objects).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on logical file names and transformations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the logical file for the transformation is correctly configured and accessible.