Resolving error when attaching file via File Attachment control – “Error triggering: Access to the path.”

Issue

‘C:\inetpub\wwwroot\XMPro Site\uploads\Document1.xlsx’ is denied.

When attempting to attach a file via a File Attachment control, below error is thrown after clicking the submit trigger button:

Resolution

Allow Modify and Write rights for Users group for the uploads folder sitting under the XMPro web folder.

Below are the steps:

1. Locate the uploads folder under the XMPro Site.
2. Right-click on the uploads folder to Properties and Edit the Users group.
3. Tick on Modify and Write to allow the rights and click ‘OK’.