Invalid Blob File Path - Error Code 3103

When using the List Storage Files activity in Studio Web and entering "\" in the directory field, an error is presented. How can the Invalid blob file path Error code 3103 error be resolved?

Scenario #1:
Issue Description: When attempting to use the 'List Storage Files' activity in Studio Web by passing the directory path as "\", it fails with the following error.



Root Cause: Studio Web projects use the cross-platform compatibility.
Resolution:

  • The value of the Directory path should be entered without quotes, so provide a backslash \ without quotes.


Scenario #2:

Issue Description: This error can be encountered while trying to download a file from Orchestrator Storage bucket integrated with AWS.

Error Screenshot:
H1:txt is the name of the file in this example.
Graphical user interface, text, application, chat or text message  Description automatically generated

Root Cause:
Windows does not accept filenames with some special characters. Check information on Naming Files, Paths, and Namespaces .

Resolution:
Use any character for a name, including Unicode characters and characters in the extended character set (128–255), except for the following:
  • The following are reserved characters:
  • < (less than)
  • > (greater than)
  • : (colon)
  • " (double quote)
  • / (forward slash)
  • \ (backslash)
  • | (vertical bar or pipe)
  • ? (question mark)
  • * (asterisk)
Reference: Naming Conventions .