Feel free to show us your version.
I’m using the master version, which may be why you’re having problems with the sidecar file.
20250824_0176.CR2.xmp (23,4 KB)
I hope this sidecar file is valid.
As for the multiple instances of colour balance, you’re right, mea culpa. I usually use some presets that @MarcoNex has shared, which I find very useful.