Unable to import M3U file. Unknown error -50

Hey guys,
I am unable to import an M3U playlist into iTunes. Getting the following error message:
The file "File.M3U" cannot be imported. An unknown error occurred (-50).
Have any of you seen it and know a way to fix it?
Thanks in advance.

Any chance that the Playlist you are importing has some 'special characters'? They are usually fine within the playlist, but the title of the playlist cannot contain them.
Just a thought....

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