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DerWunderman
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SOLVED Datasource error: could not find file

Hi there!

I'm trying to refresh a datasource connected to a local text file. Unfortunately I'm getting “Could not find file" error.

 

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I’m sure that file exists and all necessary permissions are granted.

Gateway connection test proves that:

 

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Would you mind advising me how can I resolve the issue?

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DerWunderman
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Solved! In a case of a file source a gateway does not use credentials specified on datasource settings page, but uses its service credential! It’s necessary to grant  permissions exactly for service account on a file itself!

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DerWunderman
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Solved! In a case of a file source a gateway does not use credentials specified on datasource settings page, but uses its service credential! It’s necessary to grant  permissions exactly for service account on a file itself!

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