> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.generalvalidation.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Metadata target missing

> Resolve metadata.target_missing in General Validation.

`metadata.target_missing` · metadata

The Discovery Source or Dataset no longer exists, so its metadata operation could not complete. Select a current resource before starting new work.

If the problem continues, contact [support](mailto:support@generalvalidation.com) with the error code and request or Run ID. Keep source rows, exact values, credentials, and evidence files in your Azure environment.

[Troubleshooting](/troubleshooting-and-logs) · [All error codes](/errors)