"Invalid default value for property 'DateLocale'" error when using readmatrix.

Hello,

I am trying to import a simple data table from an excell file.

D = readmatrix('data.csv')

But I keep getting the error, "Invalid default value for property 'DateLocale' in class 'matlab.io.internal.functions.AcceptsDateLocale':

Unable to resolve the name matlab.internal.datetime.getDefaults".

It almost seems as if the error has nothing to do with the function. The readtable function also recevies an identical error. I can't seem to find anyone else on the internet with this specific issue. If anyone can help me out that would be amazing. Thanks

[Voss]

Can you attach the file?

Answer 1

[Prateekshya]

Hi Nicholas,

The error message you are encountering suggests that there might be an issue with the default settings related to date and time formats in MATLAB. I assume that you are using the MATLAB version as per your requirement. You can try the following steps:

• Try resetting the MATLAB preferences. For more information you can follow this MATLAB Answer: https://in.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/99625-how-do-i-regenerate-my-matlab-preferences
• Verify that your system's date and time settings are correctly configured. Discrepancies in these settings might lead to the error mentioned.
• If possible, try updating MATLAB to a latest version.

I hope this helps!