How To Fix EA585 - No test possible since directory '&' does not exist or cannot be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 585

• Message text: No test possible since directory '&' does not exist or cannot be read

What causes this issue?

The existence and the type of the command file should be tested.
However, the directory entered is not available or cannot be accessed
from the application server.

System Response

No test is performed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

You must check the availabilty and that the command file entered works
outside the SAP system with operating systems.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA585 - No test possible since directory '&' does not exist or cannot be read ?

  The SAP error message EA585 indicates that the system is unable to perform a test because the specified directory does not exist or cannot be accessed. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to read or write files in a directory that is either incorrectly specified or lacks the necessary permissions.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Directory: The directory specified in the configuration does not exist on the file system.
  Permission Issues: The user under which the SAP system is running does not have the necessary permissions to access the directory.
  Incorrect Path: The path to the directory may be incorrectly specified in the configuration settings.
  Network Issues: If the directory is on a network location, there may be connectivity issues or the network path may not be accessible.
  File System Issues: The file system may be corrupted or experiencing issues that prevent access to the directory.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Directory Existence:
  
  Check if the directory specified in the error message actually exists on the file system. If it does not, create it.
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user account running the SAP application has the necessary read/write permissions for the directory. You may need to adjust the permissions accordingly.
  
  
  
  Correct Path Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SAP where the directory path is specified. Make sure that the path is correct and properly formatted.
  
  
  
  Test Network Connectivity:
  
  If the directory is on a network share, ensure that the network connection is stable and that the share is accessible from the SAP server.
  
  
  
  Check File System Health:
  
  If there are indications of file system issues, run diagnostics to check for errors and repair them if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be specific patches or updates that address the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like AL11 to check the directories configured in the SAP system.
  System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up to allow access to the required directories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the EA585 error message in your SAP system.