How To Fix CBGL00571 - Print preview not possible; temp directory does not exist

CBGL00571 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 571

• Message text: Print preview not possible; temp directory does not exist

What causes this issue?

You attempted to start the print preview. A directory for temporary
files (temp directory) could not be found on your computer, however.
This directory is needed to store the temporary file required for the
print preview.

System Response

The print preview cannot be started.

How to fix this error?

Create a temp directory on your local computer and start the print
preview again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00571 - Print preview not possible; temp directory does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00571 indicates that the print preview function cannot be executed because the temporary directory required for generating the print preview does not exist. This issue typically arises when the system is unable to access or find the designated temporary directory for storing temporary files.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Temporary Directory: The specified temporary directory for the SAP system does not exist or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The path to the temporary directory may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system settings.
  Permissions Issues: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access or create files in the temporary directory.
  Disk Space Issues: The disk where the temporary directory is located may be full, preventing the creation of new files.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Temporary Directory Path:
  
  Verify the path of the temporary directory configured in the SAP system. This can usually be found in the SAP profile parameters (e.g., DIR_TEMP).
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