Unable to change icon

I know the procedure for changing folder, application, and alias icons on my desktop. I do it all the time.
However -- I have one particular folder alias on my desktop which just will not take a new icon. I'm using the Get Info window and trying to copy the icon from one desktop item and paste it to this alias.
The item is NOT locked and I have read/write permissions. Other desktop items which have the same parameters in the Get Info window take new icons with no problem.
How can I troubleshoot this???

I would just toss that alias, make a new one, and try putting the custom icon on the new one.
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