Error Opening Data Frame: UNKNOWN Error in Dropbox Folder

Issues
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Problem

When opening your data frame, you might encounter an error like this:

Error: UNKNOWN: unknown error, open 'D:\\Dropbox\\Test\\exploratory\\projects\\Test_123456\\dataframes\\test_abcd.json'

Solution

If this happens, try the following steps:

  1. Check file accessibility
    Open File Explorer and navigate to the file path shown in the error. Make sure the file exists and can be opened.

  2. Confirm Dropbox sync status
    Ensure that Dropbox has fully synced the file locally. If the file shows a syncing or cloud-only icon, wait for the sync to complete.

  3. Verify file permissions
    Confirm that your Windows user account has read permissions for the file.