This write-up explains likely causes and fixes for the error message "Loading data failed — check the configuration file" when using TecDoc Best (or a TecDoc-based integration). It covers configuration file issues, data-source and permission problems, environment mismatches, and steps to diagnose and resolve the problem.
Last Updated: May 2026 Target Audience: System Administrators, Garage Owners, Software Developers, Parts Distributors loading data failed check the configuration file tecdoc best
Step 5: Error Log Analysis
Check XML Validity: Use an XML validator to ensure the document structure is correct; errors like Tec-114 indicate an invalid structure that the system cannot process. If you see an "Access Denied" error →
in the TecDoc Catalogue environment typically indicates a disconnect between the application and its underlying database or local media source. TecCom Wiki Immediate Troubleshooting Steps Run as Administrator : Right-click the TecDoc desktop icon and select Run as Administrator in the TecDoc Catalogue environment typically indicates a
Sometimes the file itself is the problem.