22 May 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
If you are trying to upload an Apple TV App to the App Store for testing purposes and encounter the error message: “This Action Could Not Be Completed. Try Again (-22421)”, you are not alone. This is a common issue that developers face, and there are several potential solutions to resolve it.
Potential Solutions
1. Wait and Try Again
Sometimes, this error occurs because Apple’s servers are temporarily down or not functioning correctly. In such cases, waiting for some time and trying again later can often resolve the issue.
2. Export and Upload via Application Loader
Another effective solution is to export the iPA file and then upload it using the Application Loader. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open Xcode and go to Product > Archive.
- Export the archive and save the resulting iPA file to your desktop.
- Open the Application Loader via Xcode > Open Developer Tool > Application Loader.
- Select the exported iPA file and upload it.
3. Update iTMSTransporter
Updating iTMSTransporter can also fix the error. Follow these steps:
cd ~
mv .itmstransporter/ .old_itmstransporter/
"/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Applications/Application Loader.app/Contents/itms/bin/iTMSTransporter"
4. Reboot Your System
A simple system reboot can sometimes resolve the issue. Restart your machine and try uploading the app again.
5. Update Provisioning Profile
Check if your distribution provisioning profile is valid. If it is invalid, update it, download the new profile, and install it. Restart Xcode, create a new archive, and try uploading again.
6. Clear Derived Data
Clearing derived data can also help. Delete all profiles from ~/Library/MobileDevice/Provisioning Profiles/, delete your developer account from Xcode Preferences, and delete derived data. Restart your machine, download the necessary provisioning profiles, clean your project, and try uploading again.
Conclusion
The “This Action Could Not Be Completed. Try Again (-22421)” error can be frustrating, but with the above solutions, you should be able to resolve it. Whether it’s waiting for Apple’s servers to stabilize, using the Application Loader, or updating your provisioning profile, one of these methods should work for you.
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