Error: dynamodb cannot convert undefined or null to object

Answered by Rafal Wilinski
What's Causing This Error
This error occurs when you try to list objects in a DynamoDB table in the AWS console. There is no definite cause for this error. However, the development community has run into this issue due to a browser cache within the AWS console.
Solution: Here's How To Resolve It
Based on prior developer experience, the best way to solve this error is to hard reload the page using either CTRL + F5 or CTRL + Shift + R.
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