In scale-out mode job cannot be run without specifying an external UNC location

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Description

Error Message

<< Job Status Log >>
06/06/2019 15:39:54   Cannot start job.
06/06/2019 15:39:54   In scale-out mode job cannot be run without specifying an external UNC location.

 

Cause

In a Cluster/Distributed Architecture environment, it is required to specify an external location for exports with the following property changing the local drive to a UNC path.

 

Resolution

Add a UNC path for exports to write the data:

1. Log into the eDP webpage as a user with administrative rights.

2. System > support features > property browser.

3. In Name of property to change place esa.export.joboutput.external

4. In New value (leave blank to remove) place \\servername\path
NOTE: Replace \\servername\path with your appropriate UNC path.

5. Put a check in Confirm change. Are you sure?*

6. Click submit.

 

Issue/Introduction

Export jobs fail to start.