How To Fix CM_SERVICE_ADMIN429 - Directory &1 on server PC could not be read

CM_SERVICE_ADMIN429 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SERVICE_ADMIN - Service Administration

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Directory &1 on server PC could not be read

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Refer to the following messages for the details.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SERVICE_ADMIN429 - Directory &1 on server PC could not be read ?

  The SAP error message CM_SERVICE_ADMIN429 indicates that the system is unable to read a specified directory on the server. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Permission Issues: The user account under which the SAP service is running may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified directory.
  Directory Does Not Exist: The directory specified in the error message may not exist on the server.
  Network Issues: If the directory is on a network share, there may be connectivity issues or the share may not be accessible.
  File System Errors: There may be issues with the file system on the server that prevent access to the directory.
  Configuration Errors: The directory path may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user account running the SAP service has read and execute permissions