How To Fix HRPADRU_COMMON_REPS851 - Selected directory is not available or does not exists

HRPADRU_COMMON_REPS851 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRU_COMMON_REPS - HR-RU: message class for common process of HR RU reports

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Selected directory is not available or does not exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADRU_COMMON_REPS851 - Selected directory is not available or does not exists ?

  The SAP error message HRPADRU_COMMON_REPS851 indicates that the selected directory is not available or does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) when trying to access or generate reports or data that rely on a specific directory path.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Directory Path: The specified directory path may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Directory Does Not Exist: The directory may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the directory.
  Network Issues: If the directory is on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the directory.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Directory Path:
  
  Check the path specified in the report or configuration settings to ensure it is correct.
  Make sure there are no typos or incorrect characters in the path.
  
  
  
  Create the Directory:
  
  If the directory does not exist, create it in the specified location.
  
  
  
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