Issue
- When using the Snow Integration Manager (SIM) as a file forwarder and not picking up data locally an text box is showing:
Inventory incoming path and announcement path not valid.
Environment
- Windows Server 2008 R2
- SIM 5.2.1
Resolution
- Install latest version of Snow Integration Manager, resolved in Snow Integration Manager 5.8.1.
Cause
- Product issue PRB0040872 was resolved in SIM 5.8.1.
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