Diagnosis
What this notice means
At least one header cell is empty, often because of an extra comma.
Operational effect
Why it matters
The validator skips the unnamed column, which may hide intended data.
Scope
Files to check and report fields
Use the file or input resource identified in the report. Check the message and available context fields; runtime failures may not identify a GTFS row.
| Report field | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
filename | string | The name of the faulty file. |
index | integer | The index of the empty column. |
Repair
How to fix it
- 1
Check the header position identified by
indexand the values beneath it. - 2
Name a real field correctly, or remove the unused column from both the header and every data row.
- 3Check the result
After a repair, rebuild the archive and validate it again. Confirm that the affected records are correct and that no new related notices appeared. A reviewed warning or informational notice may remain when it describes intentional, supported data.
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