Is the 'Illustrator unknown error' sometimes related to the specific document I'm working on? If so, how can I troubleshoot that?

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Is the 'Illustrator unknown error' sometimes related to the specific document I'm working on? If so, how can I troubleshoot that?
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Yes, complex or corrupted documents can trigger the error. Try these steps: 1) Save the document under a new name. 2) Copy all elements from the problematic document into a new Illustrator document. 3) Simplify the document by removing complex effects, gradients, or a large number of objects. 4) Check for missing linked files.