How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO027 - Document &1 is not a folder

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Document &1 is not a folder

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO027 - Document &1 is not a folder ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BRW_BO027 Document &1 is not a folder typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate a document in the SAP system that is expected to be a folder, but the system identifies it as a document instead. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using the Document Management System (DMS) or when working with document storage.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document you are trying to access is not a folder but a regular document. This can happen if the document was incorrectly classified or if there is a misunderstanding about its type.
  Path Issues: The path you are trying to access may point to a document rather than a folder. This can occur if the path is hardcoded or if there are issues with the directory structure.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the folder, leading to