Quick solutions for common lead management problems and import issues.

Lead Import Issues

Import Fails Completely

Error: “Import failed” or “File format not supported” Solutions:
  1. Check file format: Use CSV or Excel files only
  2. Verify campaign selection: Ensure a campaign is selected for import
  3. File size limits: Keep files under 10MB for optimal performance
  4. Encoding issues: Save CSV with UTF-8 encoding

No Leads Imported

Issue: Import completes but no leads appear Solutions:
  1. Column headers: Verify headers match required format (phone, name, etc.)
  2. Data validation: Check that phone numbers are in correct format
  3. Empty rows: Remove empty rows from file
  4. Required fields: Ensure phone number column contains valid data

Partial Import Success

Issue: Some leads imported, others failed Solutions:
  1. Download error report: Check failed rows for specific issues
  2. Phone number format: Ensure international format (+1234567890)
  3. Duplicate detection: Remove duplicate phone numbers
  4. Invalid data: Fix malformed phone numbers or missing required data

Processing Delays

Issue: Import shows as processing for extended time Explanation:
  • Large files are processed in background
  • Processing time increases with file size
  • System queues multiple imports
Solutions:
  1. Wait for completion: Check notifications for updates
  2. Break up large files: Split into smaller batches (500-1000 leads)
  3. Contact support: If processing exceeds 30 minutes

Lead Management Issues

Lead Not Appearing in Campaign

Issue: Imported lead doesn’t show in campaign Check:
  • Lead status (should be “Created” or “Scheduled”)
  • Campaign filters or search settings
  • Lead marked as completed accidentally
Solutions:
  1. Reset lead status: Change status to “Created” to re-queue
  2. Verify campaign assignment: Check lead is assigned to correct campaign
  3. Refresh interface: Reload campaign page

Invalid Phone Numbers

Issue: Phone numbers rejected during import Common formats:
  • Correct: +1234567890 (international format)
  • Incorrect: (123) 456-7890, 123-456-7890, 1234567890
Solutions:
  1. Standardize format: Convert all numbers to +1234567890 format
  2. Remove formatting: Strip spaces, parentheses, dashes
  3. Country codes: Add appropriate country code prefix
  4. Validation tools: Use phone validation before import

Duplicate Leads

Issue: Same person appears multiple times Prevention:
  1. Data cleanup: Remove duplicates before import
  2. Phone validation: Check for format variations of same number
  3. Name matching: Identify potential duplicates by name + phone
  4. Lead deduplication: Use tools to identify similar entries

Secondary Contacts Not Working

Issue: Secondary contacts not being called Requirements:
  • Secondary contact must have valid phone number
  • Primary contact must reach max retries first
  • Campaign must be configured for secondary contacts
Solutions:
  1. Verify setup: Check secondary contact configuration
  2. Lead status: Ensure primary contact has been attempted
  3. Campaign settings: Confirm secondary contact calling is enabled

Variable and Data Issues

Variable Mapping Errors

Issue: Custom variables not importing correctly Solutions:
  1. Column headers: Match exactly with assistant configuration
  2. Data types: Ensure data matches expected variable types
  3. Required variables: Include all variables defined in assistant
  4. Default values: Check if default values are being applied

Missing Lead Information

Issue: Leads missing names, emails, or custom data Solutions:
  1. Column mapping: Verify all columns are mapped correctly
  2. Optional fields: Confirm optional fields are included in import
  3. Data validation: Check source data for completeness
  4. Re-import: Add missing data and re-import if needed

Campaign Integration Issues

Lead Status Problems

Issue: Leads stuck in wrong status Status meanings:
  • Created: Ready to be called
  • Scheduled: Queued for next attempt
  • Processing: Currently being called
  • Completed: Finished or goal achieved
  • Max Retries: Reached retry limit
Solutions:
  1. Manual status change: Update status in leads table
  2. Campaign restart: Pause and restart campaign if needed
  3. Retry settings: Adjust max retries or intervals

Variable Inheritance Issues

Issue: Lead variables not working in calls Solutions:
  1. Assistant setup: Verify variables defined in assistant settings
  2. Variable names: Ensure exact match between lead data and assistant variables
  3. Data format: Check variable data is in expected format
  4. Test calls: Use manual test calls to verify variable passing

File Format Issues

CSV Problems

Common issues:
  • Wrong delimiter (use comma, not semicolon)
  • Missing headers in first row
  • Quoted fields with unescaped quotes
  • Mixed encoding (use UTF-8)
Solutions:
  1. Standard format: Use comma-separated values
  2. Headers required: First row must contain column names
  3. Text qualification: Use double quotes for text fields
  4. Encoding: Save as UTF-8 encoded CSV

Excel Problems

Common issues:
  • Multiple sheets (only first sheet imported)
  • Merged cells causing data misalignment
  • Formulas instead of values
  • Hidden characters or formatting
Solutions:
  1. Single sheet: Use only first worksheet
  2. Unmerge cells: Separate merged cells
  3. Values only: Convert formulas to values
  4. Clean format: Remove special formatting

Getting Help

Before Contacting Support

  1. Download error report: Review specific error messages
  2. Check file format: Verify CSV/Excel format compliance
  3. Test small batch: Try importing 5-10 leads first
  4. Review documentation: Check import requirements

Information to Provide

  • Error messages received
  • Sample of import file (with sensitive data removed)
  • Campaign settings and requirements
  • Expected vs actual behavior
  • Assistant variable configuration
Data privacy: Remove sensitive information from sample files before sharing with support.
For lead management best practices, see Managing Leads and Campaign Setup.