Error Invalid Version: null received when importing binary file in Qlik Sense Enterprise on Windows 2021

[Vicky_Z]

Importing a Qlik Sense app (.qvf file) in the Qlik Sense Enterprise on Windows hub or Management Console results in:

Note: If you receive this error with different versions of Qlik Sense or in our Cloud offering, additional investigation will be necessary. This particular article only covers a specific root cause.

Environment

• Qlik Sense May 21 IR
• Qlik Sense Aug 21 IR
• Qlik Sense Nov 21 IR

Resolution

This is a defect found in Qlik Sense 21. The fix is included in the relevant patches. 

Workaround:

1. Open the QVF in Qlik Sense Desktop
2. Make changes in the Data Load Editor (what changes are irrelevant)
3. Save the Changes
4. Import the App through the Qlik Sense Management Console 

Fix Version:

• Qlik Sense May 21 Patch 9  Release notes 
• Qlik Sense Aug 21 Patch 4 Release notes 
• Qlik Sense Nov 21 Patch 4 Release notes 

Cause

Product Defect ID: QB-6320