How To Fix S7205 - When displaying the file directory, the following error occurred: &1

S7205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S7 - Runtime Analysis: Message Texts

• Message number: 205

• Message text: When displaying the file directory, the following error occurred: &1

What causes this issue?

When you tried to display the file directory using the method
CL_GUI_FRONTEND_SERVICES=>FILE_OPEN_DIALOG, the method reported an
exception.
Therefore, you cannot display the file directory.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S7205 - When displaying the file directory, the following error occurred: &1 ?

  The SAP error message S7205 typically indicates that there is an issue with accessing or displaying the file directory in the SAP system. The error message format usually includes a placeholder (&1) that provides additional details about the specific error encountered.
  Possible Causes:
  
  File System Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified directory or file.
  Directory Path Issues: The directory path specified may be incorrect or may not exist on the server.
  Network Issues: If the directory is on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues or the network drive may not be accessible.
  
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be properly configured to access the file system or the specific directory.
  File System Errors: There may be underlying issues with the file system itself, such as corruption or unavailability.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user and the SAP system have the necessary permissions to