How To Fix RX113 - Directories are not allowed to contain further directories

RX113 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RX - BW: InfoCatalog

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Directories are not allowed to contain further directories

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RX113 - Directories are not allowed to contain further directories ?

  The SAP error message RX113, which states "Directories are not allowed to contain further directories," typically occurs when there is an issue with the directory structure in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with transport directories or file paths.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in the following scenarios:
  
  
  Incorrect Directory Structure: The directory specified in the transport directory configuration may contain subdirectories, which is not allowed. SAP expects a flat directory structure for certain operations.
  
  
  Misconfiguration: The transport directory settings in the SAP system may be misconfigured, leading to the system trying to access a directory that contains other directories.
  
  
  File System Permissions: Sometimes, the error can also be related to file system permissions, where the SAP system does not have the necessary permissions to access or read the specified directory.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RX113 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Directory Structure:
  
  Navigate to the transport directory specified in the error message.
  Ensure that the directory