Unable to Import CSV File due to Malformed CSV Stream
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Symptoms
When importing a file via CSV, the following error occurs:
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java.io.IOException: Malformed CSV stream. Missing quote at start of field on line 1
Cause
Importing a malformed CSV file will cause an error in JIRA CSV import process.
Resolution
The file imported needs to have a valid CSV file format. Refer to Importing Data from CSV.
Updated on April 8, 2025
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