Symptoms
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On the attempt to create an MS SQL Database via Plesk > Domains > example.com > Databases > Add Database as (MSSQL) the following error is displayed via the Plesk interface:
PLESK_ERROR: A file activation error occurred. The physical file name ‘ qwecsq.mdf’ may be incorrect.
Cause
Product issue:
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#PPPM-11942 “It is now possible to manage databases on SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 in Plesk.”
Fixed in:- Plesk Obsidian 23 June 2020 (Windows)
Resolution
Please consider updating your server:
Workaround
If update is not possible for some reason you may try the following
workaround
As a workaround, replace the file DatabaseManagerMSSQL.PHP
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Connect via the RDP
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Go to %plesk_dir%adminplib
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Create a copy of the file %plesk_dir%adminplibDatabaseManagerMSSQL.PHP
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Download DatabaseManagerMSSQL.PHP and replace for the original file on %plesk_dir%adminplib
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