topic Re: Open Dataset does not work in Application Development and Automation Discussions

Open Dataset does not work

Former Member — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:18:48 GMT

Hi Experts,

I have some problems using the ABAP command OPEN DATASET to open a file, which is placed on the Application server. First I have created a directory on the Application server, named test . After that I have placed a file named test1 to that directory. This was done on a first test-system and everything worked fine.

After that I copied the source code, created a new report on another system, where already a directory (test) for my use existed. So, I placed my file (test1) into that directory using transaction CG3Z. I can see that file and open it using transaction AL11. The problem now is, if I am executing my report, I get a message: No such file or directory.

I don`t understand that as I not have changed the source code and the file is available in the directory as I can see.

What can happen?

Best regards,

Tobias

Re: Open Dataset does not work

Sm1tje — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:35:58 GMT

the first thing that comes to mind is Case Sensitive file/directory names??

Re: Open Dataset does not work

former_member194669 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:36:48 GMT

Please closely check the directory path its a case sensitive.

and also change your OPEN DATASET statement this way


OPEN DATASET dsn FOR INPUT MESSAGE msg " Capture the messages in MSG
                 IN TEXT MODE ENCODING DEFAULT.

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Re: Open Dataset does not work

Former Member — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:12:46 GMT

First, I think the directory must be case sensitive. As I mentioned I have uploaded my file to the existing directory using transaction CG3Z. I made a test: the file can only be uploaded if you consider case sensitivity. What I don`t understand is, that I have used for OPEN DATASET the same path, considering case sensitivity.

The second point:

OPEN DATASET dsn FOR INPUT MESSAGE msg " Capture the messages in MSG

IN TEXT MODE ENCODING DEFAULT.

I have already considered too: from there I got the message "no such file or directory".

Re: Open Dataset does not work

former_member194669 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:33:01 GMT

More options

1. Create the file in anywhere say usr/tmp directory and try to use OPEN DATASET

2. Check the authorisation for test directory

last but least

contact your basis for assistance.

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