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How to Fix Scoreboard Data Crash

Fix Scoreboard Data Crash by deleting the scoreboard.dat file and recreating objectives.

Quick Fix

Delete data/scoreboard.dat from the world folder to reset all scoreboard data.

Error Message

Error loading scoreboard data / Scoreboard objective already exists

How to Fix

1

Delete world/data/scoreboard.dat and let it regenerate

2

Fix data pack scripts that create duplicate objectives

3

Use /scoreboard objectives remove <name> for conflicting objectives

Common Causes

  • Corrupted scoreboard.dat file
  • Data pack creating duplicate scoreboard objectives
  • Scoreboard data from removed plugins/mods

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Backup the world
  2. Delete world/data/scoreboard.dat
  3. Restart the server
  4. Re-create any needed scoreboards

FAQ

Will I lose scoreboard data?

Yes. Deleting scoreboard.dat removes all objectives and scores. You will need to recreate them.

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