STRANGE! Missing GPS data in .fit file fw 21.17

Device: Garmin Edge 840 Solar, firmware version 21.17

The device correctly displays the map with plotted points in my history section, and the activity summary includes power, heart rate, and elevation data (including climbs). However, when exporting the .fit file, it lacks GPS data and is only a few kilobytes in size. The ride uploaded to Garmin Connect with the summary data but no map. I can actually browse the route on my device which makes the issue very strange!