Error 1003 when building executable

Question

Hi, I'm using Labview 2010 on Windows 7 and I'm getting an error when I try to build an executable:
Error 1003 occurred at Open VI Reference in AB_Engine_EXE_Call_Write_Icons.vi->AB_EXE.lvclass:​Build.vi->AB_Build.lvclass:Build_from_Wizard.vi->A​B_UI_Frmwk_Build.lvclass:Build.vi->AB_UI_FRAMEWORK​.vi->AB_Create_Build_Application.vi->EBUIP_Global_​OnCommand.vi->EBUIP_Global_OnCommand.vi.ProxyCalle​r
Possible reason(s):
LabVIEW: The VI is not executable. Most likely the VI is broken or one of its subVIs cannot be located. Select File>>Open to open the VI and then verify that you are able to run it.
VI Path: C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW 2010\vi.lib\Platform\icon.llb\Read Icons from ICO File.vi
This happens even when I try to build a simple vi, like a random number generator.

Answer 1

Same problem here. Error 1003 and error 8 I encoutered often.
For error 8 during build process, I needed to save the executable on a higher level in the file hierarchy.
For error 1003, I did not find a solution. Restarting LabView does not help. Sometimes (but not always) restarting the computer helps. Sometimes I need to reinstall the labview system.
More details: I have a first vi, starting the actual vi with a hidden front panel (second vi). This vi can also be started directly. Sometimes, the build process runs smoothly then  when I include the second vi as main vi to start the program.
The program runs fine when the build process succeeds, and it runs fine in LabView.