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GCSE-358:Error:"Attempt to seek past the end of the file" when using Alteryx.read() on an empty incoming data source
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Created/Edited - 2/21/2025 by Clara Boo | Alteryx

Summary
Article-7184
Description
Alteryx.read() method returns the following error for an empty incoming data source. This error starts happening from version 2020 and is not seen in versions prior to version 2020. 
  
DataWrap2WrigleyDb::GoRecord: Attempt to seek past the end of the file

Example:
 
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Full error as seen in the Engine log:
 
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NOTE: This error will be seen when saving a workflow to Gallery as the workflow validation passes 0 records. This error can be safely ignored and should only be of concern if the actual data stream passes 0 records.
Environment
  •  Alteryx Designer
    • Version >= 2020 and <= 2022.3
Cause

GCSE-358/TCPE-194 has been logged to handle the empty incoming data source without a code error.

Resolution

Solution A:  Upgrade Alteryx version

This issue has been addressed since version 2023.2. Please upgrade Alteryx to this version or above.

Solution B: For Alteryx Version < 2023.2

If you are unable to upgrade Alteryx version at this time, please refer to this article for the solution.

 

 

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