In SPSS, you could try saving your SPSS data file in Excel format (or another format that AMOS is able to read) and then import the Excel (or other) file into AMOS. Perhaps this would work.

Dear Christian Geiser,

If your AMOS software is unable to read your SPSS file, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check the file format: Ensure that your SPSS file is saved in a compatible format that AMOS can read. AMOS typically supports the .sav format, which is the standard format for SPSS data files. If your file is saved in a different format, try saving it as a .sav file and then attempt to open it in AMOS again.

2. Verify the version compatibility: Confirm that your version of AMOS is compatible with the version of SPSS used to create the file. Sometimes, compatibility issues arise if you are using an older version of AMOS that does not support the file format created by a newer version of SPSS. Make sure you have the latest updates for both AMOS and SPSS.

3. File integrity: Check if the SPSS file itself is intact and not corrupted. Try opening the file in SPSS to ensure it can be accessed without any issues. If SPSS can read the file successfully, the problem might be specific to the AMOS software.

4. Reinstall AMOS: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, try uninstalling and reinstalling AMOS. This can help resolve any potential software conflicts or glitches that may be causing the problem.

5. Contact support: If the problem persists after attempting these troubleshooting steps, consider reaching out to the technical support team for both AMOS and SPSS. They can provide further assistance and guidance tailored to your specific situation.

By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue with AMOS not being able to read your SPSS file.

One potential solution is to import your SPSS data file from your desktop, as opposed to directly importing your data from Drive or Dropbox into AMOS, as this could be the cause of the issue.