Lightroom 4 Images available on in Library Mode

Lightroom 4 Sometimes when uploading a file of pictures, they are only available in the Library...when I try to go to the Develop mode...it says "No Photo Selected" Theres really no rhyme or reason to it happens as I'm sourcing the images the same way. Any help would be appreciated.

Geoff the Kiwi
Fortunately I had backed up the catalogue earlier in the day and I have the
option set to optimize it after it gets backed up, also the option is set to
check the integrity prior to back up. I'll back it up again since I've made no
changes since recovery from the hang up.
Any suggestions on steps to take the next time this happens to help in
diagnosing the problem as I have lots of metadata work to do?
Ken

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