How to resolve the issue “No such file or directory” in cPanel

This guide illustrates how to resolve the issue “No such file or directory” in cPanel. This error occurs while attempting to remove a NodeJS application through CloudLinux.

Let us discover the cause, reason of occurrence, and solution-

Cause –
When attempting to uninstall the NodeJS application through cPanel’s Software section, the system displays the subsequent error message –ERROR: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: ‘/home/cptechs/public_html/app/.htaccess’
Reason –
This error occurs when the application directory is deleted through the command line instead of being properly removed from the interface.
Solution –
1. Reconstruct the deleted application directory by running the subsequent command –
```
# mkdir -v /home/cptechs/public_html/app
```
  The example above assumes the application’s directory is /home/cptechs/public_html/app. Rearrange the directory path according to your application’s location, and then re-form the removed application.
2. Create an empty .htaccess file in the directory –
```
# touch /home/cptechs/public_html/app/.htaccess
```
3. Change ownership of the recently created file to the suitable cPanel user –
```
# chown cptechs:cptechs /home/cptechs/public_html/app/.htaccess
```