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Error when importing from Excel to Dataverse

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I'm getting this error:

Import failed: There was an error getting the project execution status. Executing

 

Trying to import an Excel doc to dataverse table. Matched up the columns/mapped them properly. I didn't see anything in the dataflows to indicate an error. The error itself isn't very helpful. Any thoughts on how I can track down the root cause for this issue?

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  • AhmedSalih Profile Picture
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    Hello, @swebb111 are you using Import from Excel feature or you are using Dataflows?

     

     

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    @AhmedSalih I'm using the import from excel; this is a one time import.

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    @swebb111, as best practice, I like to use DataFlows for Excel-to-Dataverse migration. It always work for me. Create the Dataverse tables first and then use DataFlows to load the Data from Excel to the existing Dataverse tables. I have this full tutorial to help you achieve this: https://powerplatformplace.com/f/excel-to-dataverse-migration---part-1

     

     

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    I'm getting to the point now where I'm getting a POST error on the data I'm trying to import. I don't know if I should start a new thread or continue it on this one. 

    I'm trying to append to an already existing data table. Will your suggestion of using data flow work for that? 

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    @swebb111 You can append if you create an Alternate Key in the Dataverse table. The Alternate Key can be one or morel columns whatever will produce a unique value for each records. Once you create the Alternate Key, your DataFlows will append to the existing data records in the Dataverse table.

     

     

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  • smw356239 Profile Picture
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    Ahmed, the DataFlows worked for me. Thanks for your help.

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    @swebb111, Happy to help 🙂

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