ifc file import issue- IFC file cannot be imported because no building with valid geometry was found

Needed to do the landscape lighting design for the IFC file attached and this error occurs-

DIALux evo IFC report

This report summarises errors and comments regarding the IFC model listed below. The report can help to uncover issues in the IFC model. In addition to errors in the model itself, it also explains which IFC contents DIALux evo cannot handle and why. This report can be useful for all roles involved in the BIM process. It supports the collaboration between BIM coordinators, architects and all planners who are responsible for the building equipment.

IFC File

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File Name: AUG 25 2022 (11).ifc

File Size: 278473 KB

Schema Version: IFC2X3

Application Identifier: 2015

Application FullName: SketchUp Pro 2015

Application Version: 2015

Notes

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Info: Imported with DIALux Version: 5.12.1.7323

Info: Site has no place name "Default Site" (IfcSite -> Entity: 24 Id: 28BmVM7N55YfssO0lVIExX)

Info: Storey contains no walls. But it contains a roof "Default Building Storey" (IfcBuildingStorey -> Entity: 37 Id: 2np_8XGzDBZxfkButOSd$7)

Info: Building contains no storeys with valid geometry "Default Building" (IfcBuilding -> Entity: 30 Id: 1IhVdxsQ182wWHU5pG8PoR)

Error: IFC file cannot be imported because no building with valid geometry was found

Attached the IFC file to be installed in dialux

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