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There could be a few reasons for an Android appium test to fail due to a configuration error. Some possibilities include:

1. Incorrect device configuration: If the device settings are not properly configured (e.g. the device is not rooted, the developer options are not enabled, etc.), the appium test may not be able to access the device properly, causing the test to fail.

2. Incorrect appium configuration: If the appium server is not configured correctly (e.g. incorrect host or port settings, incorrect app path, etc.), the test may not be able to properly launch the app, causing the test to fail.

3. Incorrect test script configuration: If the test script is not properly configured (e.g. incorrect locator strategies, incorrect use of appium commands, etc.), the test may not be able to properly interact with the app, causing the test to fail.

4. Version incompatibilities: If the appium version or the device OS version is not compatible with the test script or the test framework, the test may not be able to properly execute, causing the test to fail.

5. Network configuration errors: If there are issues with the network connection (e.g. slow or unreliable network connection, firewall issues, etc.), the test may not be able to properly communicate with the appium server or the device, causing the test to fail.