Signals Notebook: Resolving Unable to Close an Experiment Error in Signals Notebook

This article addresses the issue where users encounter an error preventing the closure of an experiment in Signals Notebook. The error typically occurs due to a missing required attribute, which is essential for signing and closing the experiment.

Solution:
Follow these steps to resolve the issue:

Verify the Error Message:

• Check the error details. The SNB message might not be indicative of missing required fields in the experiment.
• Gather network logs from your browser and review the error tags displayed, you may find something like this:

• {
  "error": 422,
  "description": "Attribute "Attribute Name" is required for signing.",
  "causes": [
  {
  

  Inspect Experiment Attributes:

• Open the experiment and review its properties.
• Ensure that all required fields are filled.
   

Fill Missing Attributes:

• Add the missing attribute(s) to the experiment.
• Save the changes.
• Close the Experiment:

Attempt to close the experiment again.

Notes:

This issue may occur if required attributes are accidentally cleared during experiment creation.
Ensure proper configuration and permissions for users attempting to close experiments.
Contact Support:
For unresolved issues, submit a support request at Revvity Signals Support.