How do you fix ‘data cannot be imported’ error in Madden 25?

Madden 25 offers an option to import data from College Football 25. This is great, but unfortunately, it's not perfect, as players have reported issues. This may leave you wondering how to fix the 'data cannot be imported' error in Madden 25.

How to solve the 'data cannot be imported' error in Madden 25

The reason for most data import errors for players of the draft class is actually funny - the game's profanity filter thinks your player has a naughty name. But because renaming it in-game doesn't solve the file name, the issue persists. Below are possible solutions to the "data cannot be imported" error in Madden 25.

• Launch the College Football 25, rename the player, and wait for at least 3 minutes for servers to catch up and export it. Import the "decent" version to Madden 25. Keep in mind that it doesn't mean that your player's name is inappropriate, as the game has a problem differentiating "unusual" names from "regulars."
• If you're having an issue on PC, rename the player in Madden 25 and update the exported file. If renaming the file doesn't help, open it, search for the name in the code, and rename it.

According to EA's community manager, EA_Blueberry, the problem is fixed: "There was an issue earlier with importing characters, but it should now be fixed. It is possible you may not be able to import your Superstar from College Football to Madden due to a name being flagged as inappropriate. Some names can, unfortunately, be inappropriate due to the context in which they are used."

The latest information from EA, via community manager EA_Kent, is that "after today's maintenance, this should be better." Unfortunately, some players continue reporting issues with their selected names.

For more solutions for Madden 25 errors, check out How to fix Madden 25 Superstar mode not working on Pro Game Guides.