How To Fix CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL074 - 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: 074

• Message text: Import of business partners stopped

What causes this issue?

Import of the business partners was terminated. The preceding messages
in the application log provide detailed information about this error
and how to correct it.

System Response

For performance reasons and to enable restarts to take place, business
partners are imported in blocks. For each block, a certain number (see
table CRMC_EXT_SERVER) of business partners is read from the external
system and written to the database using a special function module.
This step is followed by a database commit.
This operation runs in a loop and ends either when all business
partners have been imported or when an error occurs.

How to fix this error?

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

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_EXTERNAL074 - Import of business partners stopped ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL074 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 SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there are problems with the data being imported or with the configuration of the import process.
  Causes:
  
  Data Issues: The data being imported may contain inconsistencies, such as missing mandatory fields, incorrect formats, or duplicate entries.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration settings for the import process, such as incorrect mapping of fields or settings that do not align with the data being imported.
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the import may not have the necessary authorizations to create or update business partners.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or connectivity issues with the source system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Quality: Review the data being imported for any inconsistencies