How To Fix XW090 - Directory set has no entries or directories.

XW090 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Directory set has no entries or directories.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW090 - Directory set has no entries or directories. ?

  The SAP error message XW090: Directory set has no entries or directories typically indicates that the system is unable to find any entries in the specified directory set. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a directory for file storage, document management, or other directory-related functions.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Directory Set: The directory set you are trying to access does not contain any entries or directories.
  Incorrect Configuration: The directory set may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the entries in the directory set.
  Data Deletion: Entries may have been deleted or not created due to a process error.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or bugs affecting the directory service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Directory Set Configuration:
  
  Verify that the directory set is correctly configured in the SAP system. Ensure that the paths and settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Add Entries:
  
  If the directory set