P: "Program Error" when duplicating layer.

[tracypage]

When I select "duplicate" layer I get "

Could not complete your request because of a program error."  In fact when I right click to select anything in that right column I get that.   Happened after the Beta updated last night.

[tracypage]

If anyone resolves this let me know, I'm going over to PS 24 until an update happens.  @CShubert I'm looking at you!  And I miss talking to you!  -tracy

[Shy Radar]

After uploading an image (jpg) from Bridge to PS Beta (latest version), before editing I usually duplicate the background layer and work on that. However, when I right click on the background layer to enable me to duplicate it I get the message 'Could not complete your request because of a background error'. There is a button to click on to find a fix but the methods are far to complex for me. The problem is only with Beta.  I have sorted my own fix which is to select all (i.e. the background layer) and copy to a new layer and hey presto everything works fine again, I can now right click on the background layer as normal.  I shouldn't have to fix it, it needs sorting.

[CShubert]

Hi @Shy Radar 

Try resetting Prefs for the Beta:
/Users/yourname/Library/Preferences/ Photoshop Beta Settings (Mac Ventura)
/Users/yourname/Library/Preferences/Adobe\ Photoshop\ \(Beta\)\ Settings (Mac)


C:\Users\user name\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop (Beta)\Adobe Photoshop (Beta) Settings )Win)
Launch BETA Photoshop While Pressing The Keyboard Shortcut
With Photoshop closed, press and hold Shift+Ctrl+Alt (Win) / Shift+Command+Option (Mac) on your keyboard and then Launch Photoshop the way you normally would.
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html#Manually  

Thanks,

Cory - Photoshop Product Manager

[CShubert]

Ha ha @tracypage you found me!!!  We are seeing some issues and the team is looking into it. Was the error you saw a 142 one?

And to be sure, you have the latest Ps beta: Adobe Photoshop Version: 25.9.0 20240428.m.2603 2d135fa arm64?

Thanks,

Cory - Photoshop Product Manager

[tracypage]

Hi Cory!  Yes, I just checked the version number and it was 25.9 m2603 that updated overnight 2 nights ago now and it says it is the most current version. It doesn't say 142, I'm attaching it.  

[tracypage]

I thought at first it was because it was an image from a prototype lens so I opened other images with known lenses, closed PS Beta and reopened and then tried rebooting still using other images, all with the same result. 

[cPolubinski]

[Photoshop (Beta) 25.9.0] Cannot open layer context menu when more than one locally-stored images is open

Seems to only happen when I have multiple locally-stored images open at the same time.

• When only one image is open, error does not happen.
• When images are stored in the cloud, error does not happen.
• Images must be flattened.  Does not appear to affect multi-layered images.

To reproduce:

1 - Open Photoshop (Beta) 25.9.0

2 - Open 2 or more locally-stored images in PS

3 - In either image, right click on the Background layer in the Layers panel

Expected resut:  Layers context menu is displayed

Actual result:  "Could not complete your request because of a program error.  OK/Learn how to fix" dialog box is displayed.

[CShubert]

Thank you all, we have passed this on to the team to investigate.

Thanks,

Cory - Photoshop Product Manager

[tracypage]

Cory - good point, my images are stored locally on my drive and not on the cloud.  In case that makes a difference when they are investigating this and trying to duplicate the error.  

[jrmcmahon3]

I am having the same issue with Photoshop Beta.  I keep getting the Program Error message when right-clicking to duplicate layer.  The only workaround I have found is to make a new layer with the little icon.  Then I can duplicate background and trash the extra layer.   As said above, I shouldn't have to do this workaround - I never have until today, and it upgraded at logon, so I'm assuming it's in the last update.  Very annoying.

[Vienna_Sydney]

Have the same problem. Tried your solution - which works fine, without having to go through all the trouble od resetting preferences 

[Mel33378743xxng]

Same issue here. Just use Ctrl + J to duplicate background layer and skip the problem. Saves you having to delete extra layer.