How To Fix /SMB/EXT_INTERFACES001 - Parent_Item_Id &1 is not a folder or does not exist


/SMB/EXT_INTERFACES001 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SMB/EXT_INTERFACES -

  • Message number: 001

  • Message text: Parent_Item_Id &1 is not a folder or does not exist

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/EXT_INTERFACES001 - Parent_Item_Id &1 is not a folder or does not exist ?
    The SAP error message /SMB/EXT_INTERFACES001 Parent_Item_Id &1 is not a folder or does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Business One or SAP Business Technology Platform when dealing with external interfaces or file management. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a parent item (which is expected to be a folder) that either does not exist or is not recognized as a folder.
    Causes:
    
    Non-existent Folder: The specified parent item ID does not correspond to any existing folder in the system.
    Incorrect Path: The path provided for the parent item may be incorrect or malformed.
    Permissions Issue: The user or process attempting to access the folder may not have the necessary permissions.
    
    Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the external interface settings or file management settings. Data Corruption: There could be issues with the data integrity in the database that prevent the system from recognizing the folder. Solutions: Verify Folder Existence:

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