Zowe "Error encountered when loading your Zowe config" due to invalid configuration file

Products

• Zowe

Issue/Introduction

When attempting to open, load, or refresh profiles within VS Code using Zowe Explorer or Code4z, users encounter a pop-up error message:

Error encountered when loading your Zowe config. Click "Show Config" for more details. Source: Zowe Explorer

 

Environment

Zowe Explorer

Explorer for Endevor

Resolution

Use the following shortcut sequence:

1. Press CTRL + SHIFT + P (or CMD + SHIFT + P on Mac) in VS Code to open the Command Palette.

2. Search for and select the following setting:

   Zowe Explorer: Update Profile Configuration Schema