[Yandex DataLens] Invalid file format
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Updated at February 13, 2026
ERR.FILE.PARSE_FAILED.INVALID_EXCEL
This error raises when attempting to upload an .xlsx file with incorrect metadata as a source for a file connection. For example, it can occur if the file was obtained as a result of exporting from a database.
To fix it, save the file in a spreadsheet editor such as Microsoft Excel.
If the error persists, contact Yandex Cloud support