Error: saving to disk not possible

Causes

This message is displayed when trying to save data to the file. It indicates:

  • The file name
  • That it is impossible saving to disk.

The main causes of the error might be the following:

  • The file is protected and cannot be overwritten or it is located in a folder in which the user does not have writing permission.
  • The file is being used by another person..
  • You are trying to save the file on a non-rewritable media (e. g. a CD).
  • The file is being used by another process (e. g. when synchronizing files, Dropbox temporarily blocks writing access)
    In this case, the file can be overwritten again a few moments later.
  • You are working on Windows 10 and you have the "Controlled folder access" activated.  What's this?
  • You are working on macOS 10.15 or newer and the Privacy preferences does not allow the access to the folder where the file is stored.

  Solutions

  • Save your file with a different name, choosing a non-protected location, for example your Desktop, or a re-writable external media (e. g. external disk, USB drive).
  • When you are using "Controlled folder access", add Banana Accounting to the white-list, adding the Banana90.exe program, contained in the program directory - usually under "C\Programs\Banana90", to the list of enabled programs.
  • If you are working on macOS 10.15 or newer choose Apple menu  → System Preferences → Security & Privacy → Privacy → Files and Folders. Select the checkbox below Banana Accounting to allow it to access files and folders in that location.

 

   
 

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