How to Fix: Slurm on AWS returns slurmstepd: error: execve(): : No such file or directory

The error 'slurmstepd: error: execve(): : No such file or directory' occurs when Slurm is unable to locate the executable file specified in the job script. This affects users who have installed a Burstable and Event-driven HPC Cluster on AWS using Slurm, and are trying to run custom jobs.

This issue can be frustrating for users who rely on their Slurm environment to execute complex tasks. However, by following these steps, users should be able to resolve the issue and successfully submit their custom jobs.

⚠️ Common Causes

• The primary reason for this error is that the executable file specified in the job script does not exist in the expected location. This can occur if the user has incorrectly specified the path to the executable, or if the file has been deleted or renamed.
• An alternative reason for this error is that the Slurm environment is not properly configured to allow access to certain directories or files. This can be due to a misconfiguration of the Slurm settings or a lack of necessary permissions.

🚀 How to Resolve This Issue

💡 Conclusion

To resolve the 'slurmstepd: error: execve(): : No such file or directory' error, users should first verify and correct the job script path to ensure that the executable file exists in the expected location. If this does not resolve the issue, users should check the Slurm environment configuration to ensure that necessary directories and permissions are set correctly. By following these steps, users should be able to successfully submit their custom jobs.