Cant save a file in the workflow directory

[craigja]

Im pulling my hair out here!  I'm sure I used to be able to do this and nothing has changed!  Im running the workflow as an admin account on the server - In my Output data tool (ID 505, the one generating the error) I just have the name of the file, no path of anything.  Why do I now get this error when trying to save?

Can't open file: C:\ProgramData\Alteryx\Service\Staging\660_f30c935e9e35421183054500b489a98d\OEIC_Reconciliation.xlsx: Access is denied. (5) (ToolId: 505)

[abacon]

@craigja Is the excel file one you create in the workflow? Or is it stored in a specific location? If it's on a shared drive of some sort I would make the path the full UNC path by hitting UNC path in the workflow dependencies sections underneath Options>Advanced Options>Workflow dependencies. If it's a file created on the server, it might error on the save but still work when running or it might be looking for the non-admin path, and since you are an admin it might not be looking in the right spot. Those are where I would look, these errors are annoying and take some troubleshooting for sure.