error message under desktop folders

I have five folders on my desktop having an 'error' message. How do I fix this?

MacBook, macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 17, 2021 2:10 PM

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Apr 17, 2021 3:26 PM in response to johnboyappleseed

What is the error exactly?

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Apr 18, 2021 4:38 AM in response to johnboyappleseed

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive

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Apr 17, 2021 7:23 PM in response to BDAqua

don't know. It simpley says error underneath the title of the folder.

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