How To Fix SS122 - Folder structure error: Root folder does not exist

SS122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SS - Integration IMG - function model - SAP analyzer

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Folder structure error: Root folder does not exist

What causes this issue?

No root folder was found in the shared folders.

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?

Choose "Office -> Folders -> Shared folders" once. This automatically
creates a root folder. Restart folder generation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SS122 - Folder structure error: Root folder does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SS122, which states "Folder structure error: Root folder does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system or when dealing with file structures in the SAP environment. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate the specified root folder that is necessary for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Directory: The specified root folder does not exist in the file system. This could be due to accidental deletion or misconfiguration.
  Incorrect Path: The path to the root folder may be incorrectly specified in the configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the folder or the directory structure.
  Transport Directory Configuration: If this error occurs in the context of transport requests, it may be due to incorrect configuration of the transport directory in the Transport Management System (TMS).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Folder Existence:
  
  Check the file system to ensure that