Question

I am trying to run automated coded UI tests using Microsoft Test Manager, but I am getting the following error message in the test run log entry:

“Error starting the test run: Build directory of the test run is not specified or does not exist”

I already have a build assigned to the test run.

And I don’t see how it can’t find the build directory as I’m attempting to launch the tests from the build machine.

Edit: Perhaps a fake build can be created that I can link the tests to? How can this be done?

Update: I added the test project to the build, and re-associated the test case with the ordered test list, then created another build. I ensured that the build was output to the correct location, C:\GatedCheckinBuild, and I made sure that folder both created my test project and the ordered test list.

But still I get the same error when attempting to run the tests. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Tests must be assigned/linked to builds that contain the test DLLs. Add your test projects to the solution they are testing so that they are built together.