can't run custom path

i only ever got custom paths to work once in the past year and the rest of the time i just get this even though i can see the file in the data folder. I also have the route name in the config 

I tried deleting the configs and starting fresh but same issue. Also have the same problem with convoy so maybe they could be related.

my npc spawn is also up to date

I just noticed something on my custom map. If i UNLOAD caravan, then RELOAD Convoy, the convoy custom path will automatically work. Maybe the two plugins are using up each other's navmesh or something? I"m using a fairly small custom map (1500) and their custom routes do overlap sometimes.