How To Fix CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL154 - Number of imported business partners corrected from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Number of imported business partners corrected from &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

Business partners belonging to an external target group are imported in
blocks, i.e. business partners are read and stored in blocks. Such
blocks are transferred to the CRM System in a table. In a further
parameter, the external system transfers the number of business
partners in this block (same as the number of lines in the table).
CRM has now found that the number of business partners in this block
(&V1&) does not match the number of lines in the transferred table (&V2&
).

System Response

The system corrects the returned number of business parnters in this
block (&V1&) using the value &V2& = number of lines in the returned
table.

How to fix this error?

This message is for information purposes only and does not lead the
import to being marked as containing errors.
You can prevent this message appearing by ensuring that the external
system returns a table with business partners and the number of lines
in this table is the same as the number of business partners returned
in this block.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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_EXTERNAL154 - Number of imported business partners corrected from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL154 indicates that there was a discrepancy in the number of business partners being imported into the system. Specifically, the message states that the number of imported business partners has been corrected from a higher number (&1) to a lower number (&2). This typically occurs during data import processes, such as when integrating external data sources into the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Validation Issues: The data being imported may have contained duplicates or invalid entries that did not meet the criteria for business partners in the SAP system.
  Mapping Errors: There may have been issues with how the data fields from the external source were mapped to the fields in SAP, leading to some entries being ignored or corrected.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the CRM system regarding business partner import may have specific rules that limit the number of entries or filter out certain types of data.
  Data Quality: Poor data quality in the source system can lead to a higher number of entries being flagged for correction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Import Log: Check the import log for detailed information on which business partners were excluded or corrected and why. This can provide insights into the specific issues that occurred.
  Data Cleansing: Ensure that the data being imported is clean and free of duplicates or invalid entries. This may involve running data quality checks or using data cleansing tools.
  Adjust Mapping: Verify that the mapping of fields from the external source to the SAP system is correct. Make adjustments as necessary to ensure that all relevant data is captured.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the CRM system related to business partner imports. Adjust any settings that may be overly restrictive.
  Testing: Conduct a test import with a smaller dataset to identify any issues before performing a full import.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for CRM data import processes to understand the requirements and best practices for importing business partners.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the details of the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the CRM_MKT_EXTERNAL154 error and successfully import the desired business partners into your SAP system.