How to fix app.json could not be found

Question

Hello there seems to be an error in setting up BC to my vscode, Ive only followed the instructions, and when I run it, it returns "app.json could not be found and cannot publish to server"

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Answer 1

Hi Ice resente,

Please ensure that you have opened the correct AL project folder in Visual Studio Code. If the app.json file is missing, you can regenerate the project by running "AL: Go!" from the command palette (Ctrl + Shift + P). Additionally, check the launch.json file and confirm that the environmentName matches your sandbox name. If necessary, manually create an app.json file with the correct structure, using "AL: Generate GUID" for the ID. After that, download symbols by selecting "AL: Download Symbols" from the command palette. Finally, restart Visual Studio Code and try deploying the project again using Ctrl + F5.

We checked on our side and found the app.json file. Please see the attached reference screenshot.

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