MAX_FIELDS_CST value is incorrect

I am testing published Captivate 5.5 files with AICC test suite and getting an error.
Looking into this b/c the LMS admin on this project said there might be issues with the files we delivered.
Any suggestions on why this may be ocurring?
AICC/CMI Test Suite - Ver 1.5
Disclaimer: Test results are not valid unless tests are conducted in an AICC authorized Independent Test Lab
<< AICC CBT Course Structure Format Test >>
Apr 14 2013 21:56:19 < ==================< Begin Test >======================== >
Apr 14 2013 21:56:19 Error [E20081] Description: MAX_FIELDS_CST value is incorrect for INPUT CST File
Apr 14 2013 21:56:19 Warning [W00007] Description: Level exceeds 1 in input CRS file - Only Level-1 features are tested
Apr 14 2013 21:56:19 < ==================< End Test >======================== >
Apr 14 2013 21:56:19 < >
Apr 14 2013 21:56:19 < ====> Total Errors = 1 >
Apr 14 2013 21:56:19 < ====> TEST FAILED >
Previously I had run the test suite and got about 5 errors regarding missing information.
I simply found the fields in the project preferences and filled them in.
Have no idea how to address this MAX_FIELDS_CST though.
Help?

Hello,
As attachment you can find the VI I've created for demonstration.
In the Screenshot you can find the OUTPUT Data.
Expected Output:
AI01: 24V
AI02: not connected
TC01: room temperature
TC02: not connected
TC03: not connected
TC04: not connected
Attachments:
Demo_AI_Malfunction.zip ‏119 KB
OUTPUT_Screenshot.PNG ‏15 KB

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