Error: Bad input error - incorrect file type
The
Bad Input Error - incorrect file type
error occurs when uploading or sharing a file. Scenario
You may get the following error message when uploading or sharing a file.
Error message
Bad Input Error - incorrect file type
Cause
The file format is not supported, or the file is corrupted.
Solutions
Complete these solutions in the following order.
Solution 1: Use a supported file format
- Make sure the file is an Excel or CSV file.
- For upload and share, use one of the supported file types with the proper schema.
Solution 2: Re-export the file
- If the file is already an Excel or CSV file, re-export it.
Solution 3: Avoid manually editing the file before upload
- Don't manually edit the file before uploading it.
- Making edits can change the file structure, formatting, or schema, which may cause the upload to fail.