A Marketing Cloud admin is using the Import Wizard to import data into a non-sendable data extension, but receives an error indicating the import type being used requires a primary key.
Which import type could the admin use instead?
Suggested Answer: D
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34 comments · newest first
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Cassandra
11 months ago
Definitely Add and Update if you want to avoid errors!
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Norah
11 months ago
Wait, can you really use Overwrite without a primary key?
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Jospeh
12 months ago
Add Only works too, right?
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Elza
12 months ago
I think Overwrite is the way to go!
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Deonna
1 year ago
You need a primary key for Update Only.
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Dewitt
1 year ago
I thought Add and Update was the one that needed a primary key too, so maybe that's not it?
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Margurite
1 year ago
I feel like Add Only could be the answer since it doesn't need a primary key, but I'm not completely confident.
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Malcolm
1 year ago
I remember practicing with the Overwrite option in a similar question, but I'm not sure if it's the right choice here.
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Annamaria
1 year ago
I think the error means we can't use the Update Only option since it requires a primary key, right?
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Margurite
1 year ago
Based on the options provided, I think Add and Update might be the best choice here. That way I can add new records and update existing ones without needing a primary key.
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Sherman
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on the difference between the import types. I'll need to review the details of each one to determine which one would work for a non-sendable data extension.
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Lavelle
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. The question says the import type being used requires a primary key, so I'm guessing I'll need to choose an import type that doesn't require a primary key. Maybe Add Only?
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Shannon
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different import types and which one would work best for a non-sendable data extension.
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Queen
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure on this one. I'll have to think it through carefully to make sure I select the right option.
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Sherron
1 year ago
Ah, I see what they're getting at. Virus scanning is meant to protect the client machines, not necessarily speed up processing. I think I've got the right approach here.
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Annelle
1 year ago
Performing procedures to understand the design of internal control seems like a must-have task, but all deficiencies? Not sure about that.
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Luz
1 year ago
I think we also covered the differences between service registries and inventories in class. Hmmm... it may be C or D, but I'm not totally sure.
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Micah
2 years ago
Ooh, this one's tricky. I'll have to consult my trusty Marketing Cloud admin handbook for the answer.
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Clare
1 year ago
C) Add and Update
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Wilson
1 year ago
B) Overwrite
PA
Paola
1 year ago
A) Add Only
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Caitlin
2 years ago
I wonder if the admin tried turning it off and back on again. That's usually the first step in any IT troubleshooting, right?
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Shelba
1 year ago
A: Hopefully that solves the issue for the admin.
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Maia
1 year ago
B: That's correct. Option C allows the admin to add new records and update existing ones.
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Glendora
1 year ago
A: The admin could use option C) Add and Update.
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Tequila
2 years ago
C) Add and Update seems like the way to go. Let's hope it doesn't create any data duplicates, though.
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Tyisha
2 years ago
Ah, the old primary key conundrum. Looks like we need to get creative with our import options here.
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Jaime
1 year ago
D: I disagree, 'Overwrite' is the way to go here.
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Roy
1 year ago
C: Actually, 'Update Only' might work better for this situation.
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Corinne
1 year ago
B: No, I believe 'Add Only' would be the best option in this case.
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Shanice
1 year ago
A: I think the admin could use 'Add and Update' as the import type.
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Altha
2 years ago
I agree with Gilma, Add and Update would be the best option to avoid the primary key error.
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Gilma
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the admin should use Add and Update instead.
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Paris
2 years ago
I think the admin could use Add Only.