React
Invalid component element
Target container is not a DOM element.
React was asked to mount into a target that is not a valid DOM element.
Error AtlasError Documentation and ResolutionObserved message
Target container is not a DOM element.
Why it happens
- The DOM selector returned null because the target element does not exist.
- The script ran before the container element was available in the page.
- An incorrect container reference was passed to the React mount API.
How to fix it
- Ensure the target element exists in the HTML before mounting React.
- Verify the selector or DOM lookup returns the intended element.
- Run the mount code after the DOM is ready or move the script below the container element.
Official reference
React Docs: Minified React error #201Related errors
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