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Receiving a 'Could not parse dbt_project.yml' error in dbt job

The error message Could not parse dbt_project.yml: while scanning for... in your dbt job run or development usually occurs for several reasons:

  • There's a parsing failure in a YAML file (such as a tab indentation or Unicode characters).
  • Your dbt_project.yml file has missing fields or incorrect formatting.
  • Your dbt_project.yml file doesn't exist in your dbt project repository.

To resolve this issue, consider the following:

  • Use an online YAML parser or validator to check for any parsing errors in your YAML file. Some known parsing errors include missing fields, incorrect formatting, or tab indentation.
  • Or ensure your dbt_project.yml file exists.

Once you've identified the issue, you can fix the error and rerun your dbt job.

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