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Error "The import file is invalid" When Importing an XER (Doc ID 911500.1)

Last updated on MARCH 28, 2024

Applies to:

Primavera P6 Professional Project Management - Version 5.0 and later
Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management - Version 5.0 and later
Primavera Contractor - Version 5.0 and later
Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Cloud Service - Version 8.2.4.0 and later
All Platforms

Symptoms

When attempting to import an XER file, the following error occurs.

The import file is invalid.

 

The issue can be reproduced at will using the following steps:

  1. In P6 Professional, click File > Import... and select file type XER.
  2. When prompted browse to and select the file to be imported.
  3. View the reported error.

Cause

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