Error: "The selected file x.CSV does not conform to MYOB specifications" when importing Assets data

This support note applies to:

  • AE Assets (AU)

Article ID: 33842

In MYOB Accountants Enterprise (AE) Assets, you may receive the error "The selected file <FileName>.CSV does not conform to MYOB Specifications" when importing data into the asset register.

Prior to importing the file, make sure that the file is in a Comma Separated Variable (CSV) format and row 1 contains the following column headings:

Column

Heading

A

Control_Group_Code

B

Asset_Code

C

Asset_Description

D

Acquisition_Date

E

Depreciation_Start_Date

F

Depreciation_Rate

G

Depreciation_Method

H

 Asset_Cost

I

Opening_WDV

J

Private_Use_Percentage

K

Accum_Private_Use_Amt

 

More information regarding this process and a sample .CSV import layout is available in the Assets_2_3SP1_User_Guide.pdf