Issues creating extracts using API/SDK

Issue

When using third party scripts to create extracts via the Tableau Data Extract API / SDK (newer versions), it may be impossible to create a .tde file later, even when it works using Tableau Desktop to do the same.

Environment

Tableau Desktop
Extract API / SDK

Resolution

Follow these two steps:

Upgrade to the most recent version of Tableau Desktop if possible. If not possible, upgrade to the most recent maintenance release of the version in question.
Download and install the most recent API / SDK version that matches the version of Tableau Desktop in use.

Cause

While troubleshooting scripts, third party software that creates extracts using the API / SDK, or user environments where the API / SDK is being used, the following steps can help resolve extract creation issues: