Media Encoder 2020 stuck connecting to project

[cas5E0C]

when i try to export a video in Media Encoder 2020 it gets stuck on "connecting to project" this happends to me when exporting from after effects and when importing an after effects file into media encoder. i tried using multiple projects and they all get stuck on "connecting to project". i used to be able to export videos with media encoder without any problems but now not anymore

(i posted a picture down below of the  "connecting to project"

im using Media Encoder 2020 and After Effects 2020

[DannyBEdwards]

Issue - When importing an After Effects project from the media browser window within Media Encoder, the progress status doesn't change. The progress bar is stuck on "Connecting to project..." 

Adobe Media Encoder version number - Version 25.1 (Build 65)

Adobe After Effects version number - Version 25.1.0 (Build 68)

Operating system - MacOS 15.3.1 (24D70)

Steps to reproduce - Open Media Encoder > Open an After Effects project within Media Browser window

Expected result - You should be able to navigate through the project and it's compositions, select the compostion you want to export then export in the format(s) you wish to export.

Actual result - The progress bar is stuck on "Connecting to project..."  and the project does not open

I have tried to reopen Media Encoder, clear any media cache and I have also restarted my Mac and i've also relocated the project and it's assets serveral times. The issue unfortunatley still persists.

[eckiAMETeam]

I just did exactly that. Same setup on MacBook Pro 16" (M1 Pro). Working like expected. Can you share a project? I can private message you the instructions in this forum.