How to Fix Upload Issues to a Website Hosted by BPAA Web Services in BLS-2025

If you're experiencing issues such as a 503 error when uploading standings to a website hosted by BPAA Web Services, here’s how you can troubleshoot and resolve the problem:

Step 1: Verify Your Settings in BLS-2025

  1. Open BLS-2025 and Check Settings:
    • Go to Setup > Internet > Web Uploads > BPAA Webservices tab.
  2. Verify All Credentials:
    • Username: Ensure it is entered exactly as provided by BPAA, including any upper/lower case sensitivity.
    • Password: Ensure it is entered correctly, paying attention to UPPER/lower case letters.
    • Host (Server): Verify that the host address matches the one provided by BPAA.
    • Upload Path: Confirm that the upload path is correct as per the configuration provided by BPAA.
  3. Check Other Settings:
    • Port Number: Ensure it is set to 21, unless otherwise specified by BPAA.
    • Passive Transfer: Set to YES.
    • SFTP: Set to NO.
    • SSL FTP Mode: Set to DISABLE.
  4. Test the Connection:
    • Click TEST SETTINGS AND CONNECTION to check if the settings are correct.

Step 2: Use an FTP Program to Verify Settings

If you continue to receive errors, such as a 503 error, try using an FTP program to verify your credentials and connection:
  1. Download and Install FileZilla FTP Client:
  2. Connect Using FileZilla:
    • Start FileZilla.
    • Enter the Host, Username, and Password provided by BPAA, then click QuickConnect.
  3. Review the Connection Log:
    • Below the connection settings, review the log for any errors.
    • If you receive an error such as "Response: 530 User cannot log in.", this indicates an issue with the username/password combination or an incorrect server name.
  4. Contact BPAA Web Services:
    • If the settings still do not work, contact BPAA Web Services directly to verify if your account information has changed.
    • BPAA may have reassigned new server addresses, usernames, or passwords. Due to recent changes, several accounts have been moved to new servers, which may require updated credentials.
By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve any issues with uploading standings to a BPAA Web Services-hosted website. Double-check your credentials, use an FTP client to verify the settings, and reach out to BPAA for updated account information if necessary.