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Importing a spreadsheet file into IBM DOORS results in error "Too many columns at line X: data being ignored"

Troubleshooting


Problem

When importing a spreadsheet (CSV) file into an IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS (DOORS) module, the import process fails with the error message "Too many columns at line X: data being ignored."
Message on UI

Symptom

The error message "Too many columns at line X: data being ignored" appears during the import process. 

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
14 August 2024

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ibm17165484