How To Fix CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL041 - Import of business partners stopped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL - CRM MKT: Messages for Interface to External Products

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Import of business partners stopped

What causes this issue?

When importing business partners, the system creates the business
partners using a function module. This function module has returned an
error.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Analyze the messages that follow this message in the application log.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL041 - Import of business partners stopped ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL041 indicates that the import of business partners has been stopped due to an issue encountered during the import process. This error typically arises in the context of data transfer from external systems into the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module, particularly when dealing with business partner data.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: The data being imported may have inconsistencies or errors, such as missing mandatory fields, incorrect data formats, or invalid values.
  Duplicate Entries: The import process may have encountered duplicate business partner entries that violate unique constraints in the database.
  Mapping Issues: There may be issues with the mapping of fields between the source system and the SAP system, leading to data not being imported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process performing the import may lack the necessary authorizations to create or update business partner records.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues such as connectivity problems, system configuration errors, or