error to open a net directory with abap

[javierbarneo]

Hi gurus.

I have created a report that executes a process chain when a file exits in one net directory.

The report runs the function module EPS_GET_DIRECTORY_LISTING to obtain the list of files in the directory, but it returns always the exception u201Cread_directory_failedu201D. The open dataset instruction returns the same error.

I have tried to open the directory from windows explorer and it runs fine, so, I donu2019t think that the error is the authorization.

I have created a record in the al11 transaction with the path but the transaction returns u201CWrong order of calls <- CALL opendir(,,..) Nº message: S1204u201D.

Can anybody help me?

Thanks in advantage.

[Clemenss]

Hi Javier,

first of all: If the net directory can be reached from PC, it can usually not be reached, at least not using the same name, from SAP server.

Functions like WS_upload/download(obsoltete), GUI_upload/download can be used in online process connected to local SAPGUI.

OPEN/READ/TRANSFR dataset is for access of files from SAP server, online, background.

If the access is via GUI, then the file/directory access must be granted to the local PC user, for access from SAP server the current SAP user needs the rights to access the file/directory.

Please discuss this with basis administrator, she may check the access rights on server and client side.

Regards,

Clemens

[Former Member]

Is your file stored in unix directory in Application server? If yes, how did you give the directory name? Does it have a '/' at the end. It should be like /SAPOUT/HR/PAYROLL/.

Its usually throws that error when we miss the last '/' or when there is no unix directory by that name.

If your file is in your local PC you should use, function GUI_UPLOAD.

[Former Member]

Remember, also, that apps server folder/file names are usually case sensitive....if you're running on Unix/AIX/Sun Solaris servers, check to be sure you're using correct case, precisely as it appears in the folder/file display (-ls).

Try to open the file with open dataset command, making sure you have exactly the correct /folder/filename....if you get return code 8, the file/folder permissions don't allow the SAP username to open or read files!

[javierbarneo]

The problem was the authority between servers.

Solved

[javierbarneo]

The problem Was the authority between servers.