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title: Address Bad PLA Error
slug: help/en-us/dairycomp/address-bad-pla-error
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createdAt: 2026-01-26T11:43:17.593Z
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<font color="#67854E">**Question**</font>: What does a Bad PLA error mean? How can I fix it?

<font color="#67854E">**Answer**</font>: If you encounter a bad PLA file error message, [contact us](docId\:erZnbNH1Ww36p9Q6RNPpV) for support.

This error message is related to PULSE. A bad PLA file prevents PULSE from properly updating with your DairyComp data. This message often displays as a separate message box after restarting DairyComp. In some cases, you might have seen and closed this message previously.

If you receive a bad PLA file error message, or if your PULSE isn't refreshing with DairyComp, [contact us](docId\:erZnbNH1Ww36p9Q6RNPpV) for support. This issue requires specialized assistance, and attempting to fix it yourself can lead to further complications.