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Templates for Data Import - Strange Problem

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Posted on by MDS 1,788

We are undertaking quite a large data import. We have exported all the required data from our previous CRM solution and are now using the Templates for Data Import and Data Maps to bring the data into CRM Online.

The problem we are experiencing is that some fields are not being presented in the Templates for Data Import. There seems to be no reasoning as to what is missing from the XML file. We have a series of almost identical fields all created at the same time (some weeks ago) and it seems random ones are missing from the template.

 

Is there any reason why fields would be missing?

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    MDS 1,788 on at

    It's not that the fields in question are not on a form is it? Surely they don't need to be used to be imported into?

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    Royal King 27,686 on at

    Data import template will show only fields that are part of the form. If the field is not exists in any of the form then template won't show. So make sure you add all the required fields to form and generate the template that should  generate template with all the fields you are expecting.

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    MDS 1,788 on at

    Yes, I can see that now but I am puzzled as to why that would be the case?

  • Royal King Profile Picture
    Royal King 27,686 on at

    That's how system designed to behave and it makes sense. If you are not entering the data into the field in a form then why you need that value imported into the system.

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