This service allows you validate your data against the CSV data import format expected by Kohesio. Access to this service is anonymous and no data, nor validation reports, are retained following its use. The service is also offered via SOAP API (for machine-to-machine integration), Docker image (for on-premise use), and command line tool (for scripting and local validation of large datasets).
The input for the validator is expected to be provided in CSV format as defined by the Kohesio Specification. The specification details the:
Rule | Field | Definition |
---|---|---|
Add header row | All | A header row is expected to define the input's fields. Note: the header field names must match the one listed under "Field" in the table below. |
Use comma (",") character for field definition | All | Within the header and each record, there may be one or more fields, separated by commas. Each line should contain the same number of fields throughout the file. Spaces are considered part of a field and should not be ignored. The last field in the record must not be followed by a comma. |
Use line break for record definition. | All | Each record is located on a separate line, delimited by a line break. |
Field | Data type | Required | Definition |
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Operation_Unique_Identifier | string | No | Any unique ID. |
CountryID | string* | No | Country's ID for the programme. Note: see the table below to check the accepted values. |
Operation_Name_Programme_Language | string | Yes | Action's name expressed in the MS' official language. |
Operation_Name_English | string | No | Action's name expressed in English. |
Country | string | Yes | Fixed value pre-filled by country. |
Location_Indicator_Postcode | string | Yes* | The field corresponding to the programme address postcode. The field corresponding to the programme regional NUTS code. Note: At least one of the following fields must be present: Location_Indicator_NUTS_code, Location_Indicator_latitude_longitude or Location_Indicator_Postcode. |
Operation_Start_Date | date | Yes | The start date of the operation expressed in DD/MM/YYYY format. I.e., 01/01/2021. Note: start date must always be before the date set in Operation_End_Date field. |
Operation_Expected_End_Date | date | No | The expected ending date of the operation expressed in DD/MM/YYYY format. I.e., 01/01/2021. |
Operation_End_Date | date | Yes | The actual ending date of the operation expressed in DD/MM/YYYY format. I.e., 01/01/2021. Note: end date must always be after the date set in Operation_Start_Date field. |
CoFinancing_Rate | number | Yes | The approved co-financed percentage of the operation's budget, expressed as a decimal number (e.g. 0.5 for 50%). |
Total_Eligible_Expenditure_amount | number | Yes | Total expenditure amount eligible for financing, including decimals. |
Total_Eligible_Expenditure_Currency | string* | Yes | The currency of the total eligible expenditure amount. Note: see the table below to check the accepted values. |
Total_Eligible_Expenditure_Exchange_Rate | number | No* | The exchange rate applicable to the total eligible expenditure if in a currency different to Euro. Note: the field will be mandatory when the currency code is different to EUR. |
Location_Indicator_NUTS_code | string | Yes* | The field corresponding to the programme regional NUTS code. Note: At least one of the following fields must be present: Location_Indicator_NUTS_code, Location_Indicator_latitude_longitude or Location_Indicator_Postcode. |
Beneficiary_Name | string | Yes | The name of the person or entity to which the operation belongs. To be anonymised if individual person name. |
Location_Indicator_latitude_longitude | geopoint | Yes* | The field corresponding to the programme address expressed as a geopoint object. Note: At least one of the following fields must be present: Location_Indicator_NUTS_code, Location_Indicator_latitude_longitude or Location_Indicator_Postcode. |
Category_Of_Intervention | number | Yes | Based on the list defined in Annex I of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 215/2014. |
Fund_Code | string | No | Corresponding to the CF, EAFRD, EMFF, ENI, ERDF, ESF, YEI and IPA II funds. Note: See the table below to check the accepted values. |
Programme_Code | string | No | N/A Note: See the table below to check the accepted values. |
Operation_Summary_English | string | No | The operation summary expressed in English. |
Operation_Summary_Programme_Language | string | Yes | The operation summary expressed in its original language. |
Programming_Period | string | Yes | Corresponding to the two periods in which Kohesio activity has been taking place: 2014-2020 and 2021-2027. Note: See the table below to check the accepted values. |
Programme_Name | string | No | A human readable version of the program name. |
Program_Priority_Axis_Code | string | No | To use the codes corresponding to the 11 thematic objectives set on the Cohesion Policy. |
Program_Priority_Axis_Name | string | No | To use the names corresponding to the 11 thematic objectives set on the Cohesion Policy. |
Program_Specific_Objective_Code | string | No | N/A |
Program_Specific_Objective_Name | string | No | N/A |
Program_Thematic_Objective_Code | string | No | N/A |
Program_Thematic_Objective_Name | string | No | N/A |
Fund_Name | string | No | A human readable version of the fund name. |
Date_Of_Last_Update | date | No | Date of the last update on the operation's status express in DD/MM/YYYY format. I.e., 01/01/2021. |
Beneficiary_Unique_Identifier | string | No | Unique identifier of the beneficiary, such as a VAT or registration number. |
Social_Media_Links | string | No | URLs from Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. If more than one, to be separated by spaces. |
For the following fields, only the values detailed in the table below are accepted:
Field | Data type | Value |
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string | Country codes listed in the Country authority table maintained by the Publications Office. | |
String | Currency codes listed in the Currency authority table maintained by the Publications Office. | |
String | "2014-2020" or "2021-2027". | |
String | One of the following: "CF", "EAFRD", "EMFF", "ENI", "ERDF", "ESF", "YEI", "IPA II" | |
String | Codes listed in the programme code list. |