# svn: Working copy '<filename>' is missing or not locked

Problem: While doing a *svn update*, you get the following message: “svn: Working copy ‘\[filename\]’ is missing or not locked”

Cause: The directory that the file \[filename\] is in needs executable (i.e. list) permission on for the user that issues the command.

Solution: Set the execution permission, e.g. chmod +x \[dir\_that\_contains\_that\_file\]