CALPADS error brief · FRMT
FRMT0009
Invalid column count for file type
Severity
Fatal
Error type
Input Validation
Record type
FRMT
Official CALPADS rule
What CALPADS is rejecting
Format for invalid column (fields) count based on file type
Focus fields
Fields validated
All SINF fieldsRecommended correction path
Suggested resolution
Rule and scope
Rule: Every row must contain the Version 18 SINF column count in the published order.
Severity: Fatal Validated: All SINF fields.
What changes the count
| Cause | What happens | Correction |
|---|---|---|
| Blank field omitted | Later values shift left | Preserve the empty delimiter position. |
| Delimiter inside unquoted text | One value becomes multiple columns | Use the approved quoting/export method. |
| Old file layout | Rows contain too few/many columns | Regenerate from Version 18. |
| Spreadsheet dropped trailing blanks | Rows end early | Use a CALPADS-safe export and validate counts. |
Minimal correction path
- 1
Preserve the raw row
Do not repair it manually before diagnosis.
- 2
Count delimiters and columns
Compare with the current layout.
- 3
Find the first shift
Inspect blank, quoted, and trailing fields.
- 4
Repair the export
Regenerate and validate the entire batch.