Excel file on Applicaiton server

Hi,

I am uploading excel file on appliction server using the tcode CG3Z.

But when i go and see the file from AL11, the file is not readable. Its contains lots of

# charachter.

At the same time when i try to read the file from applicaiton server using Read data set,

its again coming in unreable format.

i am not sure how i can read the data which i have upload.

Kindly help.

Regard

Sachin