Scheduled Extract Refresh Failure for Workbook Using Excel File on UNC Path

I am experiencing an issue with a scheduled extract refresh on Tableau Server.

Setup:

• Workbook is saved as .twb.
• An Excel data source is joined with our Finance DataMart.
• The Excel file is connected using a UNC path: 

\\afcu-nas1\Vol1

The workbook publishes successfully and can be accessed by users.

Error:

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Connectionless Failure (status code = 10000)

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One or more connections in this data source need attention:

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AZ Financial Daily Dash - FRB: Unable to connect to the file

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"FAKEPATH-0bb8dbj1xzpc3f15h22kp1cqe5lv".

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Check that the file exists and that you have sufficient access privileges for it.

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Could you please help us understand:

• Why Tableau is attempting to access a FAKEPATH instead of the configured UNC path?
• Whether additional server permissions or configuration are required for scheduled refreshes against an Excel file on a network share?
• Any recommended steps to resolve this issue and enable automated refreshes?

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