How can one troubleshoot the "ERROR 404: Object not found" issue when following links generated by PHP?

When encountering the "ERROR 404: Object not found" issue when following links generated by PHP, it typically means that the file or resource being accessed does not exist on the server. To troubleshoot this issue, check the file path or URL being generated by the PHP script to ensure it is correct. Additionally, verify that the file or resource actually exists on the server.

<?php
// Example PHP code snippet to generate links and handle the "ERROR 404: Object not found" issue

// Define the file path or URL to be accessed
$file_path = 'path/to/your/file.txt';

// Check if the file exists before accessing it
if (file_exists($file_path)) {
    // If the file exists, generate the link to access it
    echo '<a href="' . $file_path . '">Link to File</a>';
} else {
    // If the file does not exist, display an error message
    echo 'File not found';
}
?>