How To Fix RSDA_HDP036 - HDFS directory '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA_HDP -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: HDFS directory '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA_HDP036 - HDFS directory '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSDA_HDP036 indicates that the specified HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System) directory does not exist. This error typically occurs when trying to access or manipulate data in HDFS through SAP Data Services or SAP BW/4HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Directory Path: The path specified in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Directory Not Created: The directory may not have been created yet in HDFS.
  Permissions Issue: The user or service account attempting to access the directory may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the directory.
  HDFS Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the HDFS configuration or connectivity that prevent access to the directory.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Directory Path: Check the path specified in the error message to ensure it is correct. Make sure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Create the Directory: If the directory does not exist, you can create it using HDFS commands. For example, you can use the following command in the Hadoop command line:
  hdfs dfs -mkdir /path/to/directory
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary permissions to access the directory. You can check permissions using:
  hdfs dfs -ls /path/to
  If permissions are incorrect, you may need to adjust them using:
  hdfs dfs -chmod 755 /path/to/directory
  
  Check HDFS Connectivity: Ensure that the SAP system can connect to the HDFS. Check network configurations, firewall settings, and ensure that the HDFS service is running.
  Review Logs: Check the logs for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  HDFS Commands: Familiarize yourself with basic HDFS commands for managing directories and files.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific configurations related to SAP Data Services and HDFS integration.
  User Permissions: Understand how to manage user permissions in HDFS to ensure that the necessary accounts have access to required directories.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDA_HDP036 error and successfully access the required HDFS directory.