How To Fix LXE_TD_DOWNLOAD017 - The specified path must exist already

LXE_TD_DOWNLOAD017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LXE_TD_DOWNLOAD - Messages for Batch Download of Translated Texts for TM

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The specified path must exist already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LXE_TD_DOWNLOAD017 - The specified path must exist already ?

  The SAP error message LXE_TD_DOWNLOAD017 indicates that the specified path for downloading data does not exist. This error typically occurs when you are trying to download data from the SAP system to a local file system or a specific directory, and the system cannot find the directory you specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Directory: The path you provided for the download does not exist on the server or local machine.
  Incorrect Path: There may be a typo or incorrect formatting in the path you specified.
  Permissions Issue: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified directory.
  Network Issues: If the path is on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues or the network drive may not be mapped correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Path: Check the path you are trying to use for the download. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and formatted.
  Create the Directory: If the directory does not exist, create it manually on