What's the SRU File?

Writer:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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SRU File Summary

Most SRU files can be viewed with PowerBuilder from SAP (the only known affiliated software application) and associated with the PowerBuilder User Object format as it's primary file type. Generally, these files are considered Developer Files.

File Extension SRU files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Mac, and Android. The main SRU file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

To learn more about SRU files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening SRU files.

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Varieties of SRU Files


Principal SRU Type

.SRU
File Format:.sru
Classification:PowerBuilder User Object

SRU file is a PowerBuilder User Object. PowerBuilder is a rapid application development tool for building, maintaining business applications.

Developer: Sybase, Inc
Group:Developer Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sru

Software Programs That Open The PowerBuilder User Object:


PowerBuilder by SAP

Windows
Mac
Android

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SRU Demand


Device Used

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Sources of SRU Problems


Issues Opening SRU Files

PowerBuilder is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your SRU file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open SRU Files". Usually, this is because you do not have PowerBuilder for %%os%% installed. Your operating system cannot associate your SRU with PowerBuilder, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: Another SRU-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Incorrect PowerBuilder Version

It is possible that your version of PowerBuilder isn't able to open your PowerBuilder User Object file due to incompatibility. Download the latest PowerBuilder version from the SAP website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of SRU file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Summary: Not having the right PowerBuilder version on your computer can cause problems opening SRU files.


Associated Difficulties Loading SRU Files

Even with the correct version of PowerBuilder installed, you can still experience difficulties opening SRUs. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening SRUs. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Invalid SRU file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Corruption of the SRU file description inside the Registry
  • Corrupt install of PowerBuilder or other SRU-related program
  • SRU file corruption
  • Your SRU has adversely impacted by malware
  • Hardware related to SRUs has device driver corruption
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the PowerBuilder User Object format

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