Execute the below commands:
yarn add --dev @symfony/webpack-encoreyarn add webpack-notifier --devyarn encore dev
It will generate the manifest.json file
I have resolved this problem by not using json_manifest_path: ~
comment out the json_manifest_path by adding '#' in front of itand add '~' after 'assets:'
framework: assets: ~ #json_manifest_path: '%kernel.project_dir%/public/build/manifest.json'
yarn encore dev-server --hot creates the manifest.json file
yarn encore dev-server --hot