How to resolve Missing Target File?

[DavidTveraas]

I get this one error every time I open my main project.

This started about a month ago.

Clicking Yes shuts down the Project.

Clicking No opens the Project normally.

How can I resolve this error?

Thank you for your help.

[BRGEzedeRocco]

Hello @DavidTveraas ,
It appears to be an issue within the project related to C++ files that are misconfigured or incomplete.

I’m sharing some posts where possible solutions are discussed that might help you resolve the problem.

Before trying any of these options, I recommend making a backup of your project. Some of the solutions involve deleting or modifying files within the project’s folder structure, so it’s important to prevent any potential data loss.

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Although most of them refer to the .Target.cs file, some of these posts might help guide you toward finding a solution.

What should fix the issue is the following:

Delete the following folders from your project directory:

• Saved
• Build
• Intermediate
• Binaries
• DerivedDataCache
• .vs

Then, right-click on the .uproject file in your project folder and select “Generate Visual Studio project files” to regenerate them.

Additionally, if you’re using third-party plugins, make sure they are all up to date. Sometimes a misconfigured or outdated plugin can cause the “Missing Target File” error.

Hope it helps!

[DavidTveraas]

Thanks! Deleting the Intermediate folder seems to have fixed the issue.