How To Fix 1R204 - System could not retrieve file list for a directory

1R204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 204

• Message text: System could not retrieve file list for a directory

What causes this issue?

The system could not get the file list for the directory &V1&.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1R204 - System could not retrieve file list for a directory ?

  The SAP error message 1R204: System could not retrieve file list for a directory typically indicates that the SAP system is unable to access or retrieve the list of files from a specified directory. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Directory Permissions: The user or service account that the SAP system is using may not have the necessary permissions to access the directory in question.
  Directory Path Issues: The specified directory path may be incorrect or may not exist on the file system.
  Network Issues: If the directory is on a network share, there may be network connectivity issues preventing access.
  File System Issues: The file system may be corrupted or experiencing issues that prevent file retrieval.
  SAP Configuration: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system related to the file handling or directory settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user or service account running the SAP