When importing participants it is possible to receive an error message if something in your import file is incorrect. Below is a list of possible error messages with explanations and possible fixes.

File contains more than one participant assigned to Bib 100, which is not allowed. Please correct this problem and import again.

• This indicates you have more than one of the same bib numbers in the Bib column. 
• In your Excel file, check the Bib column for duplicates. It helps to sort your file by the Bib value.

Error: Invalid col name: My Data

• This error indicates a column name that is invalid. 
• Column names cannot contain spaces or special characters.

Bib Existing

• This error happens when you are trying to import a list of participants and mapping on a value other than Bib.
• This error indicates that one of the participants being imported has a Bib value that already exists in the event file and the mapping value does not line up.
• For example, Bib 100 exists in the event file with a mapping value of 1. You try to import bib 100 under a mapping value of 2. Bib Existing error will be thrown.