How To Fix SHDI003 - The root directory you have chosen does not exist.

SHDI003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHDI - Texts Image archive Transaction variants

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The root directory you have chosen does not exist.

What causes this issue?

The root directory entered is not available.

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?

If necessary, first create it or select an existing root directory.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHDI003 - The root directory you have chosen does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message SHDI003, which states "The root directory you have chosen does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate the specified directory path for a certain operation, such as when trying to access or create a directory for data storage or file handling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Path: The specified root directory path may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Directory Does Not Exist: The directory you are trying to access or use has not been created on the file system.
  Permissions Issue: The user or service account running the SAP process may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified directory.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the SAP system settings that points to a non-existent directory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Path: Check the directory path specified in the configuration. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and formatted.
  Create the Directory: If the directory does not exist, create it manually on the file