LSMW problem (Specify files)

Hi Friends
I try to specify file in LSMW (from local PC).
<b>Legacy Data On the PC (Frontend)</b>
When I save this step I get error like "No Logical Path Specified".
What should I do to correct this problem. Please help me.
Thanks in advance.
Hari

Srikanth thanks.
When I check logical path & file for converted data, those fields are mandatory fields. There is now value assigned, so I get this error. Now I assign logical path & file which already defined in system.
For the lofical path, when I check in FILE transaction it has physical path as /usr/sap/DEV/SYS/global/<FILENAME>.
But when I assign this logical path in LSMW (converted data)..I get error message like "Logical path does not point to physical directory"
What should I do in this case.
Please explain me.
Thanks
Bala

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Symptom
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