NCo 3.1.5.0 System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly

[spascual]

Hello SAP gurus,

1. I am trying to test the new nco connector for .NET 8 but I am finding a few issues.

The error I am seeing is System.IO.FileNotFoundException: 'Could not load file or assembly 'C:\Users\xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx\source\repos\MinimalNcoConsole\bin\x64\Debug\net8.0\sapnco_utils.dll'. The specified module could not be found.'

I went down a rabbit hole of validating step by step:

1. File actually exists

2. The right architecture and runtimes are targeted (.NET 8 - x64):

3. The C++ distributions are up to date

This is a Proof of concept console just to test if it would connect, Has anyone had a similar issue?

Are there specific dependencies that I need to take into account outside of the C++ packages?

Thank you in advance for any help you could provide!

S

[spascual · Accepted solution]

I was missing ijwhost.dll pasted in the folder. If it is not present, it will say that is missing sapnco_utils.dll . This is solved now.

[Ulrich_Schmidt1 · Accepted solution]

Yes, basically ijwhost.dll is required in .NET (Core) to use unmanaged components.

Interestingly, according to Microsoft, "ijw" stands for "it just works"... 🤠