Zen IT || Excel Import → Type Mismatch, Error in excel import
Root Cause of the Error: The error stems from either erroneous data entry in the Excel sheet or alterations to the format of the specific Excel file.
Solution →
- Validate Date Format: Verify that dates adhere strictly to the format "dd/MM/yyyy".
- Remove Special Characters: Ensure that the Date column contains no spaces or any other special characters.

Note: Prioritize accuracy by importing the Shares Tab for details entered in the Shares Template.
For data entered in the Equity_mutualFund Sheet, select the Mutual Fund Tab in the software before importing the Excel sheet.
To Check system Settings →
- To check and set the time zone:
- Set Time Zone → "(UTC+05:30) Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi"
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
- To set the region format to English (United States):
- Go back to the Control Panel.
- Click on "Region"
- In the Formats tab, select "English (United States)" from the Format drop-down menu.
- Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.
- To set the short date format to dd/MM/yyyy:
- In the same Region window, go to the "Additional settings..." button in the Formats tab.
- In the dialog box that opens, go to the "Date" tab.
- In the Short date dropdown menu, select "dd/MM/yyyy"
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
These steps should help you achieve the desired settings on your system.
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