# The form definition could not be processed

**URL:** <https://forum.getodk.org/t/the-form-definition-could-not-be-processed/41229>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [April 19, 2023, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/the-form-definition-could-not-be-processed/41229 "2023-04-19T12:45:38Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Tala\_M](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.getodk.org/tala_m/32/21032_2.png) [@Tala\_M](https://forum.getodk.org/u/Tala_M)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2023, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/the-form-definition-could-not-be-processed/41229/1 "2023-04-19T12:45:38Z")

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Hi everyone, I am trying to upload a form and have start experiencing errors which i'm unable to tell where its coming from in the relevance columns. it reads like this Error uploading form: The form definition could not be processed:

Error evaluating field 'Deep\_dives\_lebanon': Index: 1, Size: 0

> > Something broke the parser. See above for a hint.

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**Author:** ![danbjoseph](https://getodk.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.getodk.org/danbjoseph/32/21901_2.png) [@danbjoseph](https://forum.getodk.org/u/danbjoseph)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2023, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.getodk.org/t/the-form-definition-could-not-be-processed/41229/2 "2023-04-19T14:03:05Z")

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Welcome to the ODK forum, @Tala_M! We're glad you're here. When you get a chance, please [introduce yourself on this forum thread](https://forum.getodk.org/t/-/6671). I'd also encourage you to add a picture as your avatar because it helps build community!

Are you able to share the form file here? That will help people troubleshoot.