ts-no-new-leaf-nodes.md

copyright	lastupdated	keywords	subcollection
years 2025, 2025	2025-04-17	leaf node, taxonomy, trouble shooting	instructlab

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I get an error stating No new leaf nodes found in the taxonomy when generating data for {{site.data.keyword.short_name}}

{: #ts-no-new-leaf-nodes}

When you try to generate data, you get an error similar to the following. {: tsSymptoms}

Generating dataset failed with the following error: Error: No new leaf nodes found in the taxonomy.

{: screen}

The error is likely related to an issue with the tar.gz file that contains your taxonomy, especially if you are using Windows or any non-Unix based operating system. The ibmcloud ilab taxonomy add command is compatible with Unix systems. For other operating systems, an additional step might be necessary to upload your taxonomy. {: tsCauses}

Use GitHub to generate a new tar.gz file (https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/releasing-projects-on-github/about-releases){: external}. Then, use the IBM Cloud UI to upload the tar.gz file. {: tsResolve}

1. Use GitHub to create a new release for your taxonomy and generate a tar.gz file{: external}. Download the tar.gz file.

2. Navigate to the {{site.data.keyword.short_name}} UI{: external} and click Add taxonomy.

3. In the Upload taxonomy menu, upload the new tar.gz file into your {{site.data.keyword.cos_short}} bucket.

4. Try to generate data.