"Sync Settings Now" Fails

I have Sync Settings set to download only (my desktop system running PrPro released version uploads settings).  I have a project open, which PrPro requires to be closed. 
Result: Sync fails.
Expected: settings to download
 
System info
    Application: Premiere Pro (Beta) v15.1.0.18
    OS: macOS v11.2.2, RAM: 16.00 GB, CPUs (logical): 8

    Hardware: MacBook Pro M1