Description:
When I was trying to convert word document to pdf in SharePoint using Powershell
script (http://www.c
sharpcorner.com/UploadFile/anavijai/4820/), I was getting the following
error
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When I was trying to convert word document to pdf in SharePoint using SharePoint
object model (http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/UploadFile/anavijai/4815/),
I was getting the following error
![ShWoAuSer2.gif]()
Reason:
The user doesn't have permission to access the Word Automation Service
application.
How to resolve:
- Go to Central Administration =>
Application Management => Manage Service Applications => Word Automation
Service.
- Select the Word Automation Service and
then click on Permissions in ribbon interface.
![ShWoAuSer3.gif]()
- Add the user and select Full Control.
![ShWoAuSer4.gif]()
Conclusion:
Once the full control is given to the user to access the word automation service
the issue is resolved and I am able to convert the documents successfully.