"Fail to update" error in Zoho Notebook

"Fail to update" error in Zoho Notebook

I am getting a "fail to update" error repeatedly in Notebook when I try to update one of my existing notes with a screenshot.  Are there limitations on how large a note can be or what can be included in a file? 

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