How To Fix CY166 - The entered PC path name is not correct

CY166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 166

• Message text: The entered PC path name is not correct

What causes this issue?

In the MS-EXCEL option setting window you can specify the path for the
directory to which the transferred files are to be written. The
specification of a path must correspond to the conventions of the
operating system of your PC. This is however not the case here.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY166 - The entered PC path name is not correct ?

  The SAP error message CY166, which states "The entered PC path name is not correct," typically occurs when there is an issue with the path specified for a file or directory on your local PC when trying to access or upload files in SAP. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when using the SAP GUI to upload files or when trying to access local directories.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Path: The path you entered may be incorrect or does not exist. This could be due to typos, incorrect folder names, or incorrect drive letters.
  Access Permissions: You may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified path on your local machine.
  Network Issues: If you are trying to access a network path, there may be connectivity issues or the network path may not be available.
  File System Limitations: The path may exceed the maximum length allowed by the operating system or may contain