Creating a project fails when solution and project are in the same directory

[TPIvan]

Describe the bug
When 'Place solution and project in the same directory' checkbox is checked the project creation process fails with message

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Microsoft Visual Studio
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Could not find a part of the path.
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OK   
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To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Open New instance of Visual Studio
2. Click on 'Create a new project'
3. Select 'Microsoft 365 Agents'
4. On 'Configure your new project' screen uncheck 'Place solution and project in the same directory', set 'Project name' EchoBot, 'Solution name' EchoBotSolution
5. Press Create
6. Select App type 'Echo Bot' and press Create
7. Message "Could not find a part of the path." is shown and the solution is not saved

Expected behavior
The solution is created and opened in Visual Studio (or a meaningful error message is shown)

Visual Studio Extension Information (please complete the following information):

• OS: [Windows]
• Version [Version 10.0.19045 Build 19045]
• Visual Studio Version 17.14.3

CLI Information (please complete the following information):

• OS: [Windows]
• Version [Version 10.0.19045 Build 19045]

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🤖 AI-Generated Preliminary Analysis:

Known Issue & Workaround:

Creating a project with the "Place solution and project in the same directory" checkbox checked currently results in an error in Visual Studio. The issue is known and here’s what you can do:

Steps to Avoid the Issue:

1. Uncheck "Place solution and project in the same directory": Ensure that this option is unchecked when setting up your new project under 'Configure your new project'.
2. Proceed with your project creation as usual.

Context and Error Details:

• Environment: Visual Studio 2022, Version 17.14.3
• Error: "Could not find a part of the path."

Expected Behavior: This action should allow you to successfully create the solution and project without encountering the path error.

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[Nivedipa-MSFT]

@TPIvan - Thanks for bringing this issue to our attention. We will check and update you soon.

[HuihuiWu-Microsoft]

Thanks @TPIvan for reporting this to us. This is a known issue and the root cause comes from VS side. We've raised ticket to VS team. https://developercommunity.visualstudio.com/t/Cannot-get-the-right-solutiondirectory/10698958?sort=newest