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Generate Import Report
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This job was previously called: Upload Import Report.
This job exports detailed results from an import job to a specified location. The report contains a list of contacts added, updated, or deleted via import including any errors.
This report is usually exported for automated processing. It can be used to synchronize external contact lists or identify contacts that were not imported successfully.
The generated import report is exported as a zip archive.
Basic Settings
Name | This input field defines the name of the automation. The name is used to identify the automation in the system. It appears on the Time-based Automations Overview window. The maximum length is 100 characters. |
Description | This input field defines a description of the automation. The description makes it easier to identify the automation in the system. |
Job | This input field defines the job. For a list of all available jobs, see All Available Time-Based Jobs. |
Define Job
This area defines the specific parameters of the job.
Import ID: This input field identifies the ID of the import job for which a report is exported. This information is displayed in the Entity ID column of the Processes Overview window (see Processes Overview (window)).
Server: This input field defines the address to which the report is either saved or sent. A connection can be established to a server address over FTP (FTP, PFTP (passive FTP), AFTP (active FTP), SFTP, FTPS), SCP , HTTP (HTTP, HTTPS) and SOAP. This address has the following format: protocol://user:password@host.port/url-path.
Example: ftp://joesample:1password@ftp.mapp.com/import
The server account credentials can be encrypted with Transfer Security records. The user name, password or complete user account are specified with placeholders for Transfer Security records. For more information, see Credentials Options.
The report can be delivered directly to an email address by using the mailto prefix. This address has the following format: mailto:emailaddress.
Example: mailto:joe.sample@mapp.comFile Type: This input field defines the file format of the exported report. The following options are available:
XML: The import report is exported in XML format.
CSV: The import report is exported in CSV format.
File Name: This input field defines the name used for the zip archive. When the import report is exported to the specified address, a timestamp is added to create a unique file name.
Schedule
Schedule | This button saves your changes and opens the Schedule Time-based Automation window. Here you define the date and time of execution. For more information, see Schedule Time-Based Automation (window). |