Symptoms

The dashboard shows a pink line with the text:

Error formatting macro: recently-updated: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Null space key in spaces list

Cause

The Global.vmd file is from an older version of confluence. The recently-updated macro has changed from Confluence 2.9 to 3.0.

Resolution

To resolve this problem,

1. Browse to Administration >> Plugins. Ensure that you're using the latest version of Confluence Dashboard Macros.
2. Browse to Administration >> Layouts >> Global Layouts. Select Edit.
3. On Line 43:

   
   $helper.renderConfluenceMacro("{recently-updated:dashboard|showProfilePic=true}")
   

   Change this to read:

   
   $helper.renderConfluenceMacro("{recently-updated-dashboard:showProfilePic=true}")