No one replied so will ask again: I just created a new log to fool around with LOTW, and when I try to use File>Import/Export, I get the above exception message. I tried putting one dummy QSO in, even with a grid, but still same message. And, when I reply OK, the import/export box comes up without any filters. I tried merging my log, which worked OK, but still get the same error when trying to Import/Export. I recall seeing this symptom in an old append, but can't find it and don't remember what the solution was.
I'm running 6.03.7, Win XP Home.