# DESeq2 job paused and cannot be resumed - Input dataset 'xxx' failed to properly set metadata

**URL:** <https://help.galaxyproject.org/t/deseq2-job-paused-and-cannot-be-resumed-input-dataset-xxx-failed-to-properly-set-metadata/4855>\
**Category:** usegalaxy.org support\
**Tags:** metadata, queued-gray-datasets, error-metadata, paused-jobs\
**Created:** [November 16, 2020, 3:25am UTC](https://help.galaxyproject.org/t/deseq2-job-paused-and-cannot-be-resumed-input-dataset-xxx-failed-to-properly-set-metadata/4855 "2020-11-16T03:25:48Z")\
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Hello @millielam

This appears to be related to a server-side problem that was resolved about an hour ago. Please rerun this job and any others that failed over the last two days.

Should the rerun fail, the error message will likely be different. Double-checking your inputs is how to start troubleshooting. Maybe uncompress, then use that as an input?  
[Galaxy Support - Galaxy Community Hub](https://galaxyproject.org/support/) \>\> Extended Help for Differential Expression Analysis Tools

> [@Troubleshooting resources for errors or unexpected results](https://help.galaxyproject.org/t/troubleshooting-resources-for-errors-or-unexpected-results/42):
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> Check to see if there is a known usegalaxy.\* server issue. Server Status: [https://status.galaxyproject.org/](https://status.galaxyproject.org/) If the server was down when you first ran your job, try a rerun once back up. A rerun can also eliminate transient server issues too short in duration to trigger a statuspage warning. Next, start by reviewing the troubleshooting FAQ. Common reasons and solutions for tool errors are explained. Most job errors can be resolved by correcting your input data’s format/content. Others indica…

Thank you for reporting the problem and our apologies for the confusion.

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