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Apache Airflow Error:
AirflowFileParseException

What does this error mean?

Raised when a connection or variable file cannot be parsed. This exception appears in Airflow task logs when the condition is triggered during DAG execution.

Common causes

  • 1A connection or variable export file (JSON/YAML) contains syntax errors.
  • 2The file encoding or structure does not match the expected format.

How to fix it

  1. 1Validate the JSON or YAML file using a linter before importing.
  2. 2Check for encoding issues (BOM, non-UTF-8 characters) in the file.

Frequently asked questions

Where does AirflowFileParseException appear in Airflow?

In the task instance log, accessible via the Airflow UI under the failed task's Log tab, or in your log aggregation system.

Does this exception trigger a DAG retry?

Yes, if the task has retries configured. Each retry attempt creates a new task instance log entry.

Source · airflow.apache.org/docs/apache-airflow/stable/_api/airflow/exceptions/index.html

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