WebAssuming that you can verify that the file actually exists in that location, there are few other explanations for this error. Check the NTFS permissions to be sure, and double-check that the D:\old_timesheet_repos\TimeSheet\files\date.txt file (or the folder if you're creating the file) exists. Wednesday, March 12, 2008 3:27 PM WebNov 5, 2013 · The instance runs on srv1 The flat file resides a network share share1 on srv2 So the connection string is \\srv2\share1\folder\file.txt The error i get is: cannot open the datafile "\\srv2\share1\folder\file.txt" when i run it with SSMS on srv1 it works like a charm! i only get this error on ws1... Here's some more information:
Unable to load flat file using SSIS with filename as variable
WebOct 1, 2008 · You need to give correct path in the variable and that variable can be use in the connection as expression.I think it helps in the properties for the flat file connection manager under expressions... WebJan 23, 2024 · Maybe someone changed the permissions without you noticing. It's easy to check. Login or RunAs that user and see if you can open the file. Another thing to try is just make a copy of the file and try and open the copy. Lastly, use windows tool to confirm that no one has it open – sas first count
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WebNov 15, 2024 · Solution 1 Try setting up the connection string in Expressions. Enter full file path on the server of the file you are loading under ConnectionString property. Solution 2 For me, this was a permissions error when running the … WebOct 16, 2014 · If we run the packate by using the SSMS / Server 1 -> Integration Services Catalogs in the Client 1 (Desktop), the package fails logging "Access Denied" and "Cannot open the datafile". If we run the same package by using the SSMS, the packages runs without any problem. We don´t use SQL Agent to run packages. WebJun 3, 2010 · The expression used a parameter and this parameter was empty. Solution When the parameter was filled with the correct value, eg “C:\Data\Test.csv”, the error was solved. Tags: Integration Services 3 Replies to “SSIS Flat File Source Error: 0xC020240E Cannot open the datafile and 0xC004701A failed the pre-execute phase” sas first 5 characters