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2057421 - Error when extracting BI 4.x Client Tools download “unable to create a sensible filename out of …" OR “Cannot create <filename>. Total path and file name length must not exceed 260 characters”

Symptom

The following errors may occur during extraction of the Business Intelligence (BI) Client Tools 4.x:

  • 'Skipping file: unable to create a sensible filename out of " <file name> ".'
  • '<drive>:\<path>\<filename.zip>: Cannot create <filename>.  Total path and file name length must not exceed 260 characters'

 


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Environment

Windows 7 or other client operating system

BI 4.x Client tools zip file download

WinRAR

WinZip

Product

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform 4.0

Keywords

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