Error: does not support attribute type arn aws dynamodb

Answered by Rafal Wilinski
What's Causing This Error
This error occurs whenyou try to use an attribute of type "arn". By default, DynamoDB does not supports arn type attributes.
Solution: Here's How To Resolve It
Double check your code and make sure you are using the correct attribute types for DynamoDB. Also, ensure that you are using the latest version of the AWS SDK or the AWS CLI, as new updates may have added support for additional attribute types.
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