Pipedrive Import Errors and Skipped Rows
Quick answer
Rows skip during import because of missing names, non-integer ID values, missing required fields, usage limits or permissions. The skip file tells you the reason per row.
Most likely fix: Open the skip file
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Open the skip file
- Click the ... menu > Import data > Import History
- Open Details on the import to see each skipped row and reason
Did this fix it?2. Fix the spreadsheet
- Add a name column for people and organizations
- Make ID columns integers only
- Map every required field
Did this fix it?3. Check limits and permissions
- Check plan usage limits for deals and leads
- Ask an admin to grant import permission
Did this fix it?4. Re-run the import
- Re-upload corrected rows
- Contact support if it still fails
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Import finishes with fewer records than your spreadsheet, or mapping blocks you from continuing.
Why it happens
- Person or organization name column missing
- ID column contains text instead of integers
- Required fields unmapped
- Account usage limit reached for deals or leads
- User lacks import permission
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