Operation "view_readdir_ext()" failed: directory not selected in configuration specification

why the error Operation "view_readdir_ext()" failed: directory not selected in configuration specification. might occur when updating an IBM® Rational® ClearCase® Remote Client (CCRC) view.   Symptom The following error can occur during a CCRC view update during the load phase: CCRC error logged was:    Operation "view_readdir_ext()" failed: directory not selected in configuration specification.

Cause

A file being processed in the update may have an invalid character in its name (for example it may have been rendered as "?" at the command line on UNIX® or Linux®).

Resolving the problem

Rename this file on the server taking out the special character and retry the view update. Review the ClearCase Administrator's Guide on the topic of Differences in supported character sets for information about characters that are allowed in filenames on UNIX or Linux that are not allowed on Microsoft® Windows®.