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Troubleshooting Excel File Parsing Errors

Overview

This article explains how to fix the File Parsing Failed error when uploading Excel files to Jodoo.


File Parsing Failed

Problem Description

You may encounter a File Parsing Failed error when uploading Excel files in the following scenarios:

  • Importing Data

  • Importing members or roles in batches in Contacts

  • Importing invitations to external organizations in batches in Contacts

  • Uploading a local Excel file when creating an Excel Template

For example, the error may appear when importing data, as shown below.

Solutions

The following are common causes of Excel file parsing failures and their solutions. Check them one by one to resolve the issue.

Possible Cause

Solution

The Excel file is password-protected.

  • Remove the password protection

  • or save a new copy without a password.

The file format is incorrect. The original file was in another format, but its extension was changed to .xls or .xlsx.

Renaming the file extension does not convert the file format. Open the original file and save it in .xlsx format.

Other causes

Try opening the file in Excel and saving it again as an .xlsx file.


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