Automated Tests in Microsoft Test Manager (build directory of the test run either does not exist or access permission is required)

Question

I'm trying to run automated test cases in Microsoft Test Manager. I'm so close, but I keep getting an error. I'm running my tests in MTM and I get the following error:

The build directory of the test run either does not exist or access permission is required.

I'm so lost. Where the heck is the build directory of the test run located? Where is the build drop location?

I went to Plan --> Properties --> and checked that my "Build in use" is the latest one and isn't left blank.

Answer 1

In Microsoft Test and Lab Manager, the above error message is observed during the execution of an automated test run on a test controller. It can occur in either of the following conditions.

1. The account under which test controller is running does not have read permission on the build directory. (The build directory is same as the drop location of build associated with this test run.)

2. The build directory itself does not exist.

So to come out of this error, ensure that build directory exists and test controller service account has read permission on it.

MSDN Blog

I hope this helps.

Also, there is this post on StackOverflow about a similar issue POST