problem with metadata file

[mmlope...@gmail.com]

Hello,

I just started working with qiime2. I was able to format the data into a .qza format succesfully. However, when I try to use the 'qiime feature-table summarize' function I get the following error about my metadata file:

"There was an issue with loading the file bee_metadata-test.tsv as metadata:

  Metadata file path doesn't exist, or the path points to something other than a file. Please check that the path exists, has read permissions, and points to a regular file (not a directory): bee_metadata-test.tsv

  There may be more errors present in the metadata file. To get a full report, sample/feature metadata files can be validated with Keemei: https://keemei.qiime2.org

  Find details on QIIME 2 metadata requirements here: https://docs.qiime2.org/2018.4/tutorials/metadata/"

I already checked the metadata file in Keemei, and it reports no errors. I am sure I am using a file not a directory. Are there any other potential sources linked to this error. 

Metadata file is attached in case that is helpful solving this problem.

Thanks in advance!

Margarita

[Colin Brislawn]

Hello Margarita,

Your metadata looks OK. I'm not totally sure what's causing this error.

I think you would have more luck posting to the Qiime 2 forums, so the Qiime 2 developers can take a look and help you solve this issue.

https://forum.qiime2.org/c/user-support 

Colin