'Unable to read any fields from the data you're trying to import' when importing data
Description

This message can appear due to a few different reasons. Let's take a look at how to check and resolve it.

Cause
Resolution

This message may appear for the following reasons:

Reason Solution
The file extension is in uppercase, for example, test.CSV. Rename the file extension using lower case.
The folder contains symbols. Rename the folder, or move the file to a folder that doesn't contain symbols.
The file is already open in another application. Close the relevant application.

NOTE: You can follow the steps in our handy File import errors in Sage 50 Accounts for a list of other file import errors and steps on how to fix them.

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