Tools->Copy File function failed with FNDFS_ Error in R12

Problem

When using Tools->Copy File function then it fails with following Error

'An error occurred while attempting to establish an Applications File Server connection with the node FNDFS_. There may be a network configuration problem, or the TNS listener on node FNDFS_ may not be running. Please contact your system administrator.'

Solution

Make sure following profile options are set accordingly

1. "RRA: Enabled" (/FS_ENABLED) should be set to  "Yes"
2. "RRA: Service Prefix" (/FS_SVC_PREFIX)  should be  null-ed out (blank) , no spaces allowed

After making the changes, Log-out and Login back and retest the issue.


Reference

R12: Tools -> Copy Function fails with FNDFS Error after a fresh installation (Doc ID 419142.1)