SAP Note 26659 - Download / upload default path

Symptom:

Default path for file transfer (upload/download) should be set

Cause and prerequisites

The installation directory is often entered as the working directory of the SAPGUI icon. This directory can be preallocated dependently from the work station or user.
This preallocation is only possible if the preallocated file names are addressed before the function module UPLOAD or DOWNLOAD OHNE!! is used. (??)

Solution

1. The working directory for SAPGUI can be changed in the program manager (attributes) to any directory for which write authorization is available (also see note 9174)

2. In the file FRONT.INI, a section "Filetransfer" can be created as of R/3 Releases 3.0, 2.2D, 2.1J, in which the key "Path" is maintained. If this entry has no effect, the file front.ini must be copied into the work directory of the SAPGUI (also see Note 130047).

3. Alternative to 2) the user parameters GR8 (download path) or GR9 (upload path) can be preset with (System -> User profile -> User parameters). These values are then not taken from the file Front.ini.

Sequence of steps for determining the path
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FILENAME set -> No adjustment
otherwise: Is parameter GR8/GR9 set ?
otherwise: Front.Ini, [FILETRANSFER] (PATH=xx) ?
otherwise: Front.Ini, [FILETRANSFER] (PATHUPLOAD=xx / PATHDOWNLOAD=xx)?
otherwise: Adjust working directory according to the installation of SAPGUI

Example for file Front.ini

[Filetransfer]
Path=C:\DOWNLOAD

Additional key words

File transfer front SAPGUI UPLOAD DOWNLOAD WINDOWS WIN95 NT