Looker Studio Not Loading, Is Looker Studio Down? Looker Studio Has Encountered a System Error
by V Gomala
Updated May 23, 2023
Looker Studio Has Encountered a System Error
Users of Looker Studio are saying that upon opening a Looker Studio project/dashboard, you will notice that all static elements such as text boxes are displayed correctly. However, the charts that require data retrieval may experience significant loading delays. Eventually, an error message appears stating: "System Error Looker Studio has encountered a system error."
Looker Studio, previously known as Google Data Studio, is an online tool introduced by Google on March 15, 2016, as part of the Google Analytics 360 suite. It enables users to transform data into visually appealing and customizable reports and dashboards. Google announced a free version of Data Studio in May 2016 targeting individuals and small teams. Looker Studio is now integrated into the Google Marketing Platform.
Looker Studio Not Loading
According to feedback from Looker Studio users, when they open a Looker Studio project or dashboard, they observe that static elements like text boxes are properly displayed. However, charts that rely on data retrieval often encounter notable delays in loading. Eventually, users may encounter an error message indicating a system error with the following message: "System Error Looker Studio has encountered a system error."
Is Looker Studio Down?
Looker Studio is currently experiencing problems. Users are met with "System Error Looker Studio has encountered a system error." message.
Here are some steps you can take to address the issue:
- Refresh the browser window.
- Clear your browser cache and cookies.
- Restart your browser.
- Try using a different browser.
- Restart your computer.
- If possible, try using a different computer.
If none of the above steps resolve the problem, wait for a while and then check again.
If the issue persists, you can search the Looker Studio Community forum to see if other users are experiencing the same problem.
How to Fix Looker Studio Not Loading Issue?
Try these steps if you face trouble with Looker Studio.
Basic Hygiene Steps
When encountering issues with Looker Studio, it is recommended to follow these basic hygiene steps before diving into extensive troubleshooting. After each step, check if the problem has been resolved.
- Refresh the browser window.
- Clear your browser cache and cookies.
- Restart your browser.
- Try using a different browser.
- Restart your computer.
- If possible, try using a different computer.
If the issue persists, follow these additional steps:
Access Issues
If you are a Google Workspace or Cloud Identity customer, Looker Studio must be enabled by your organization's administrator before you can use it.
Connection Issues
Troubleshoot problems related to data connections.
- Edit the broken component and add the correct data source.
- Refresh the data source fields.
- Reconnect the data source.
- Remove the data source(s) from the reports and add them back.
- Create a new data source to test if it works.
- Revoke and then restore Looker Studio's access to your Google account.
Chart Configuration Issues
Resolve errors related to chart configurations.
- Fix or remove any invalid calculated fields.
- Choose different fields for the chart.
- Refresh the data source fields.
- Reconnect the data source.
User Interface / Functionality Issues
Address problems with Looker Studio's user interface and functionality.
- Try the basic hygiene steps mentioned above.
- Switch to a different browser.
- Disable browser extensions/add-ons.
- If disabling all extensions solves the issue, gradually re-enable them one by one to identify the problematic one. Share your findings on the Looker Studio Community forum.
Blending Issues
Resolve common problems encountered when working with blends.
Misconfigured Join Example:
- Edit the join configuration.
- Ensure each configuration in the blend has a join condition and join operator.
- For missing fields, you need to remove the field or make sure each pair of join configurations has a corresponding field.
Looker Studio Not Loading - FAQs
According to feedback from Looker Studio users, when they open a Looker Studio project or dashboard, they observe that static elements like text boxes are properly displayed. However, charts that rely on data retrieval often encounter notable delays in loading. Eventually, users may encounter an error message indicating a system error with the following message: "System Error Looker Studio has encountered a system error."
Looker Studio is currently experiencing problems. Users are met with "System Error Looker Studio has encountered a system error." message.