Ansible troubleshooting — Error load-failure

How to Solve the Ansible Error load-failure

Introduction

The “load-failure” error is a common issue that can occur during the linting process of Ansible playbooks. This error is triggered when the linter fails to process a file, indicating a potential issue with the file’s content. There are several reasons why this error may occur, and it’s essential to understand them to troubleshoot effectively.

Possible Causes of load-failure:

1. Unsupported Encoding: Ansible only supports files with UTF-8 encoding. If a playbook contains a different encoding, the linter may fail to process it.
2. Not an Ansible File: If the file being processed is not a valid Ansible playbook or role file, it may result in a “load-failure” error. Ensure that the file follows the correct Ansible structure and format.
3. Unsupported Custom YAML Objects: If the playbook contains custom YAML objects with the prefix “!!”, the linter may have difficulty parsing them. Avoid using unsupported YAML objects in your playbooks.
4. Vault Decryption Issue: In cases where the linter fails to decrypt an inline “!vault” block, it can trigger a “load-failure” error. This issue might be related to problems with the…