Loss of access to folder

[44fx290]

I have a folder that I created months ago; it contains image files. I access it daily. Suddenly, I can't get into it via the Finder. I can access it, for example, from Word when I wish to insert an image into document. Beyond that, starting today, I cannot access it. I receive a message:

Clearly, I've done something, but I have no idea what. Could someone please help me? I'd like to gain access to my folder.

 

[ApfelKuchen]

Did you just upgrade to Catalina? Was the folder created in System folder? This article may shed some light: https://support.apple.com/HT210650

 

[Juicy Box]

Seems like there is so many issues with Catalina.

Hopefully you can get this figured out.

 

[barbu]

I'd try the following, in this order
- restart Finder
- Get Info on the folder and see what it thinks it is
- list the enclosing folder in the Terminal to see the UNIX attributes

you could try this in your Terminal - let's say "Big Pictures" is on your desktop (you will need the actual path)

$ cd ~/Desktop <enter>
$ cd Big\ Pictures <enter>
$ open . <enter>

this will cause the Big Pictures folder to open in the Finder. Does that work?