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** Troubleshooting ** "1016 The value must be numeric" when importing data file (CSV / TXT)

Troubleshooting


Problem

User imports data (into Controller) via a flat-file (for example CSV). Afterwards, the "Statistics - Import of External Data" window shows a very large number of 'DiscardedRows'.

User double-clicks on the entry (to open the report).
  • Inside the report, there are a large number of errors. 

Symptom

1016 The value must be numeric

Document Location

Worldwide


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Document Information

More support for:
IBM Cognos Controller

Component:
Data Entry / Import / Copy

Software version:
All Version(s)

Document number:
6221264

Modified date:
09 May 2025

UID

ibm16221264

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