How To Fix FTR_GUI882 - The path has to end with '\' or '/'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_GUI - TR Transaction Management

• Message number: 882

• Message text: The path has to end with '\' or '/'

What causes this issue?

The path has to end with '\' or '/'

System Response

You entered a path which does not end with the character '\' or '/'.

How to fix this error?

Error Message FTR_GUI882

Procedure for System Administrators

Change the path name. It has to end with '\' or '/'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_GUI882 - The path has to end with '\' or '/' ?

  The SAP error message FTR_GUI882 indicates that a file path provided in the system does not end with a backslash (\) or a forward slash (/). This is a common requirement in many systems to ensure that the path is correctly interpreted as a directory rather than a file.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  A user is trying to specify a directory path in a configuration or transaction, but the path does not end with the required slash.
  The path may have been manually entered or copied from another source without the necessary trailing slash.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Path: Review the path you have entered in the relevant field. Ensure that it ends with either a backslash (\) for Windows systems or a forward slash (/) for Unix/Linux systems.
  
  
  Modify the Path: If the path does not end with the required character, simply add it. For example:
  
  Change C:\MyDirectory to C:\MyDirectory\
  Change /usr/local/mydir to /usr/local/mydir/
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes and try to execute the transaction or process again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to the transaction or configuration you are working with for more details on path requirements.
  System Configuration: If you are configuring file paths in a specific module (like Treasury or others), ensure that you follow the guidelines provided in the module's documentation.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the specified directory, as this can sometimes lead to confusion if the path is correct but access is denied.
  
  If the issue persists after correcting the path, consider checking for any additional configuration settings or consulting with your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance.