Fix errors in import data file
Learn how to fix errors in the file that you want to import.
This will help you to import your data successfully.
Introduction
Your file will fail to import if it contains errors.
- Empty rows
- File is not in CSV format
- Columns are in wrong order
- Currency symbols, which should not be included.
- Empty spreadsheet cells, such as any of the following
| Ingredient name | Amount | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Butter, Creamy | 1 | bag | |
| Almond Milk, Refrigerated, Unsweetened | 1 | 94.38 | |
| Almond Milk, Unsweetened, Plain, Shelf Stable | box | 55.26 | |
| 1 | kg | 193.88 | |
| Amaranth Flour | 20 | kg | $166.67 |
| Amaranth Flour, Organic | 20 | kg | AUD 320.97 |
| *** | |||
| Bananas, Ripe, Medium Size, Dehydrated | 100 | kg | 122.50 |
| Barley Flour | 20 | kg | 130.56 |
Ingredient price is not entered
You must enter a price for each row.
The ingredient price cannot be empty.
| Ingredient name | Amount | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Butter, Creamy | 1 | bag |
Currency symbols should not be included
Price: This column can only contain numbers. It cannot contain letters or any special characters. Also, even though this data refers to a monetary amount, do not enter any currency symbols ($, ¥, €, £, ￦, etc.) or currency codes (USD, JPY, EUR, AUD, etc.).
| Ingredient name | Amount | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth Flour | 20 | kg | $166.67 |
| Amaranth Flour, Organic | 20 | kg | AUD 320.97 |
Unit of measurement is not entered
You must enter a unit of measurement for each row.
The unit of measurement cannot be empty.
| Ingredient name | Amount | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Milk, Refrigerated, Unsweetened | 1 | 94.38 |
Amount is not entered
You must enter an amount for each row.
The amount cannot be empty.
Quantity: This column can only contain numbers. It cannot contain letter or any special characters.
| Ingredient name | Amount | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Milk, Unsweetened, Plain, Shelf Stable | box | 55.26 |
Ingredient name is not entered
You must enter an ingredient name for each row.
The ingredient name cannot be empty.
Ingredient: This column contains text, which is the name of the ingredient. You can enter letters, numbers, and special characters in this column.
| Ingredient name | Amount | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | kg | 193.88 |
Empty rows
Check that there are no empty rows in the CSV file.
Delete all empty rows, if any.
| Ingredient name | Amount | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Butter, Creamy | 1 | bag |
File is not in CSV format
If the file format is not correct, use your preferred spreadsheet application to export the file in CSV format, or to put the columns in correct order.
Columns in wrong order
The columns must be in the same order as the template file.
Do not change the order of the columns in the template spreadsheet. This will cause an error during the import process. The order of the columns, from first to last, must be as follows: Ingredient, Amount, Unit, Price.
If any columns are in the wrong order, use your preferred spreadsheet application to put the columns in correct order.
| Ingredient name | Price | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Flour | 130.56 | 20 | kg |
