> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://dialnexa.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# DialNexa Batch Call Common Upload Errors

> Fix common DialNexa batch call upload errors such as missing phone numbers, unsupported file types, large files, mismatched variable headers, and route readiness problems.

Common DialNexa batch call upload errors usually come from file format, recipient phone number values, dynamic variable mapping, file size, or selected outbound route. Fix the mapped preview before saving or starting a campaign.

<Warning>
  If the preview table looks wrong, the campaign will not become wiser after launch.
</Warning>

## Upload Error Checklist

Use this table before retrying an upload.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/dialnexa/HOnVBqIHk6o8-0eg/images/documentation/screenshots/batch-csv-mapping-modal.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HOnVBqIHk6o8-0eg&q=85&s=d65e96ff87d2f7bc9a6eeefc6272dd86" alt="DialNexa Match CSV Columns modal with mapped phone number, defaulted variables, and an unmapped fields warning." style={{ width: '100%', maxWidth: '1100px', margin: '8px 0 24px', border: '1px solid #e5e7eb', borderRadius: '6px' }} width="3218" height="1630" data-path="images/documentation/screenshots/batch-csv-mapping-modal.png" />

| Problem                            | What to fix                                                                                                                                              |
| ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| No phone number column             | Add a clear phone number column or choose the correct column in **Match CSV Columns**.                                                                   |
| Unsupported file type              | Upload a CSV or supported spreadsheet file.                                                                                                              |
| File too large                     | Files are limited to 10 MB. Reduce the file size or split the campaign.                                                                                  |
| Variable header mismatch           | Use **Match CSV Columns** to map your headers to the selected agent version variables.                                                                   |
| Empty required values              | Fill required recipient numbers and important variables.                                                                                                 |
| Duplicate phone numbers            | Leave **Skip duplicate phone numbers** on for one call per number, or remove the file and turn it off before upload when repeated calls are intentional. |
| No selected outbound number        | Select a number with an outbound agent version before downloading or uploading the template.                                                             |
| Unsupported country or prefix      | Enable the destination route in **Workspace Settings > Telephony Config**, or change the recipient number.                                               |
| Many row-level validation failures | Download the errors CSV, fix the listed rows, and upload the corrected recipient file.                                                                   |

## Destination Validation Errors

Recipient numbers are checked against the same [route rules](/calls/phone-numbers#outbound-destination-validation) used by single outbound calls.

| Error type                      | What to fix                                                                                                   |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Invalid phone number            | Add the country code, remove extra characters, or correct the digit count.                                    |
| Unsupported destination country | Enable the destination country in **Workspace Settings > Telephony Config**, or use a route that supports it. |
| Unsupported prefix              | Check whether the number matches the most specific enabled network group prefix for that destination country. |
| No enabled countries configured | Enable at least one network group for the selected provider before uploading the file.                        |

When more than three rows fail, the upload page shows **Download errors CSV** with a `position`, `phone_number`, and `failed_parsing_reason` per failed row.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/dialnexa/hO53UXdd8cKV3leF/images/documentation/screenshots/batch-call-errors-csv.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=hO53UXdd8cKV3leF&q=85&s=8dc0b51909c71f5cbc4c122fe95d0b9b" alt="DialNexa Create Batch Call page showing the Download errors CSV button after multiple recipient validation failures." style={{ width: '100%', maxWidth: '1100px', margin: '8px 0 24px', border: '1px solid #e5e7eb', borderRadius: '6px' }} width="1365" height="635" data-path="images/documentation/screenshots/batch-call-errors-csv.jpg" />

The error CSV button is single-use. After downloading the report, fix the original CSV and upload it again.

## Clean A Failed Upload

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download the template again">
    Use the template for the currently selected number and agent version.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy data into the template">
    Keep headers unchanged while moving rows over, or map your existing headers in the upload modal.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Remove formatting clutter">
    Avoid merged cells, hidden formulas, and non-CSV spreadsheet features.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload a small sample first">
    Test the first few rows before uploading the full list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the preview">
    Confirm phone numbers and variables appear in the expected columns.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## File Problems That Look Like Product Bugs

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Headers differ by one character">
    The agent expects the exact variable key after mapping. Use the modal to map readable headers to agent variable keys.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Phone numbers include country twice">
    Check whether your file already includes country code before entering local digits.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Many rows show the same validation error">
    The dashboard groups destination validation failures by message and row number. When more than three rows fail, use **Download errors CSV** to get `position`, `phone_number`, and `failed_parsing_reason` for each failed row.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Duplicate numbers disappeared after upload">
    The create page skips duplicate phone numbers by default and keeps the first row for each non-empty number. Remove the uploaded file and turn off **Skip duplicate phone numbers** before uploading again if repeated calls are intentional.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Values contain commas">
    CSV values with commas need proper quoting. Use a spreadsheet export instead of hand-editing when possible.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The selected agent changed">
    Template variables depend on the selected published agent version.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related Reading

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Recipient Files" icon="file-spreadsheet" href="/batch-calls/recipient-files">
    Prepare a clean CSV.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dynamic Variables" icon="braces" href="/agents/dynamic-variables">
    Match headers to placeholders.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Recipient Results" icon="table" href="/batch-calls/recipient-results">
    Review uploaded rows and outcomes.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
