Ex04 – The specified path, file name, or both exceed the system-defined maximum length

Problem

Migration stops unexpectedly with an error message related to the maximum length of a path and/or a file name.

Report Error Message

The path or file name you entered is too long and exceeds the maximum length allowed by the system. Please make sure the path and file name are within the allowed limits.

Windows Error Message

The specified path, file name, or both exceed the system-defined maximum length.

Cause

Windows is limited to a maximum number of characters for a file name and/or path, which varies depending on what version of the .NET framework the application runs on.

Solution

Ensure the impacted path or file name does not exceed the maximum length allowed by the system.