Power Operation Studio Won't Run: Citecti.ini could not be found
Issue
When opening the Power Operation Studio, it fails with the message: "
The application could not be started, for one of the following reasons:
- The Citect.ini file could not be found
- You do not have permission to read and write the Citect.ini
- You do not have permission to read and write one of the directories in the user and data directory You do not have permission to read the required registry key.
Ensure your account is included in the correct Security Role in the Configurator. See the Log Viewer for more information. "
Product Line
Power Scada Operation 2020
Power Scada Operation 2020 R2
Power Scada Operation 2021
Ecostruxure Power Operation 2022
Ecostruxure Power Operation 2024
Environment
Power Operation Studio
Cause
After replacing the citect.ini in the Program Data/Schneider Electric/Power Operation/Config folder, this error will pop up. The config file needs to be changed by the Setup Editor inside of Power Operation Studio.
Resolution
Replace the citect.ini in the correct path. Power Operation Studio should work properly. If an alternative .ini file would be preferred you can follow the instructions here:Use an Alternative INI File.