XML import failure

Hi Everyone,

 

I am having problems importing two MSP files that are saved as xml format. I have tried on our corporate SQLServer V20 and also on my Standalone SQLite V21.

The V20 import log just says Import: Failed

The V21 import gives me a message as Import Successful but the schedule does not appear in my projects list and the log file says, yep, you guessed it, Import: Failed.

Both times the xml file fails to import. Any ideas? I am happy to share the MSP files for you to play with.

 

Thanks, RJ

S
Santosh Bhat 👤 Member for 21 years 2 months

MSP to P6 never works well, its not the XML file format, its just the difference in the two applications. If its something you need to do often, I recommend looking into a Ms PRoject plugin called XER Transfer as the best option.

R
Rodel Marasigan 👤 Member for 19 years 7 months

Hi Rodney,

Common error for importing MSP Project coverted to XML file is due to one of the following:

  • Long File name that exceed to P6 Project ID - P6 behavior when importing MSProject file is use the File name as project id.
  • Long Description - MSProject Task Description is used to WBS description Group task and Activity name for Task. These description should not exceed than 100 character or less for WBS.
  • Resource assign to WBS or Task Group
  • Link to WBS or Task Group

If you can share the MSP file to me, I can easily check the issue for you.

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