Primavera P6 error when import Microsoft Project XML / Run Update Baseline, Claim Digger

When we import Microsoft Project XML file to Primavera P6 / Run Update Baseline / Claim Digger, an error could appear with Event code: CNFFC- Message: Could not find file \bin\java.exe.

Cause:

These are scenarios which can cause above error:

• There is no java.exe file in the \Primavera Common\]ava\jvm\bin directory
• The JAVA_HOME variable is set to an incorrect path or non-existing JRE
• A compatibility issue exists between P6 Professional and the installed version of Java

Fix:

A version of the JRE (that is compatible with the version of P6 being used) must be installed, and the JAVA_HOME environment variable must be set properly.

1. A Java JRE must be installed. It will located in a path similar to “C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_131”
2. Copy the full path. For example: “C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_131”
3. Click the Start menu. Type “Environment…” and click on “Edit the system environment variables”
   
   
4. In the System Variables section, stroll through to see if there’s an existing JAVA_HOME variable. If so, highlight it then click the “Edit” button at the bottom; If not, click the ‘New’ button instead.
   
5. If ‘New’ was clicked, for the Variable Name type JAVA_HOME (in all caps).
   For Variable Value paste the path that was copied to the clipboard in Step 2.
6. Click OK, then click OK again. Restart the computer for the change to take effect.