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impact.com Error Codes Reference

This is a general list of potential error codes you might encounter when using impact.com. In the sections and tables below, search for the code you're encountering to learn what it means.

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Encounter an error code that isn't listed here? Reach out to your CSM (or contact support) and we'll be happy to help you resolve it and update our list.

General error codes

These are general error codes you may encounter when batch processing data.

Error code

Description

MALFORMED

This is a general error code that means our system couldn't make sense of your data. Double-check that each column has the correct type (e.g., if the system expects an integer and receives a string, it may throw this error).

CONV_MALFORMED

This is an error code that means impact.com couldn't make sense of the conversion data. Look up the OID for a more detailed error message.

CAMPAIGN_NOT_FOUND

impact.com couldn't find the Campaign (aka Program) associated with the sale.

Double-check that your CampaignId column has the correct value.

ACTIONTRACKER_NOT_FOUND

impact.com couldn't find the Action Tracker (aka Event Type) associated with your program.

Double-check that your ActionTrackerId column has the correct value.

REFTYPE_NOT_ACCEPTED

The referral was not covered by the terms (typically a view-through).

ACTIONTRACKER_NOT_ACTIVE

Your Action Tracker (aka Event Type) isn't currently active. Reach out to your CSM (or contact support) for help with an inactive event type.

ACTIONTRACKER_CAMPAIGN_MISMATCH

The ID values of your Action Tracker (aka Event Type) and Campaign (aka Program) don't match.

Double-check that you've entered the correct ID values for each of these columns.

PARTNER_NOT_ACTIVE

The partner associated with the action is currently inactive. Partners are generally considered inactive if they haven't driven an action within a specified number of days.

NO_VALID_REFERRERS_FOUND ACTIONTERMS_NOT_FOUND

This error indicates that the contract between you and the partner doesn't include the Action Tracker (aka Event Type) that the action is tracked by.

NO_VALID_ACTION_REF

When one or more clicks, promo codes, calls, parent action, etc. is present, but not commissionable.

ACTION_REF_NOT_FOUND

Indicates that the referral (i.e., click) for the action wasn't found.

OID_MISSING

For virtually all batch processing files, OrderId is required. Double-check that you've included the correct OID values in your data.

NO_ITEM

Indicates that one or more action referral sources (e.g., clicks, promo codes, parent action, etc.) are present, but impact.com can't pay out a commission.

CONTRACT_NOT_FOUND

This error indicates that an active contract with the partner that credited an action on a specific date wasn't found. Double-check that the date (and time) for the reported action is correct, as well as the partner receiving credit for the action is correct.

NO_VALID_REFERRERS_FOUND OUTSIDE_ASSOCIATION_WINDOW

The reported action date is outside of the referral window specified in the contract. Double-check that the correct date (and time, taking note of the timezone) is reported and is within the specified referral window in the contract with your partner.

MAX_RECURRENCES_REACHED

The referral (i.e., the partner) has already reached the maximum action limit or payout amount specified in the contract.

NO_VALID_REFERRERS_FOUND CONV_DUPLICATE

or

OID_DUPLICATE CONV_DUPLICATE

A reported action (i.e., conversion) with the same OrderId (OID) was already registered within the de-duplication window. Double-check the OID associated with the duplicate action to ensure it's correct.

CLICK_TOO_OLD

If the click is outside of the maximum referral window impact.com accepts.

CONTRACT_NOT_FOUND

No contract for the partner involved at the action date specified was found.

NO_REFERRERS_FOUND

No clicks or other referrals were found leading up to a conversion.

OUTSIDE_PARENT_ASSOC_WINDOW

This error occurs if child actions were batched after the referral window of a parent action.

CLICK_AFTER_CONVERSION_EVENT

You will see this error if the event date of click is after the event date of its conversion.

INVALID_CURRENCY

When the CurrencyCode submitted in a Modification File does not match that of the original CurrencyCode submitted with the Conversion.

INVALID_EVENT_DATE

If the event date doesn't follow the required date format.

Call tracking error codes

If you're using a call tracking event type, these are error codes you may encounter when batch processing call tracking actions.

Error code

Description

CALL_DURATION_TOO_SHORT

The call duration for the reported action was too short to be payable. Double-check that the reported duration is correct, along with the minimum time set in your template terms.

CALL_OUTSIDE_DAILY_RANGE

The specific time that the call took place in the reported action was outside of the specified time range in the template terms. Double-check the reported time (taking particular note of the timezone), along with the time range in your template terms.

CALL_DUPLICATE

The call that was reported was to a same number within the specified amount of days in the template terms. Double-check that the number reported is correct, and review the Dedupe Window in your template terms.

CALL_FOR_CALL_PER_CONV_AT

Occurs when the contract specifies paying for a sale after a call, however, the reported action only has a call and no sale.

CALL_INCOMPLETE

The call that was reported didn't connect properly.

PARTNER_NOT_ACTIVE

The partner associated with the action is currently inactive. Partners are generally considered inactive if they haven't driven an action within a specified number of days.

Attribution Report error codes

These are general error codes you may encounter when processing attribution reports.

Error code

Description

OTHER_REF_PRIORITIZED

In the context of an attribution report, this means that another referral was prioritized for credit for the action.

VIEW_THROUGH_DISABLED

More of a legacy error code that indicates a Campaign (aka Program) allows for view-through tracking, but the contract associated with the action doesn't allow it.

RESTRICTED_PROMOCODE

The brand segments traffic between the partner channel and the rest, using promo codes. The sale was classified as outside of the partner channel.

BLOCKED_BY_PROMOCODE

The use of a promocode restricts credit to only the media associated with the promo code. Other media not associated with that promo code, will see this error message.

BLACKLISTED_SOURCE_IP

This error is seen if there is a restriction on the consumer's IP address. Typically this happens when there is a region restriction.

CREDITING_RULE_MISMATCH

When you're blocked by crediting rules. A typical example is when the contract says last to cart, but the click came after all the items were already added to the shopping cart.

ONE_OF_[ClickId, CustomerId, CustomProfileId, CustomClickId, OrderPromoCode, MediaPartnerId, UniqueUrl, CallerId, GoogAId, AndroidId, AppleIfa, AppleIfv, WinId, PhoneNumber, Odin1, DeviceId, OpenUdId, Mac, MacMd5]_IS_REQUIRED

impact.com couldn’t find the column that lists which partner should receive credit for the action. Add a column with the attribution value that links the action to the partner that drove it. impact.com recommends using at least 1 required attribution value.

UNCLAIMED

This error code only applies to legacy attribution reports.

Action modification & reversals error codes

These codes apply when you're modifying actions (or reversing them) via batch processing.

Error code

Description

PENDING_MP_APPROVAL

If your contract is configured to require approval from the partner for reversed actions, this error code indicates that the proposed action reversal is awaiting approval from the partner. This configuration (i.e., requiring approval from partners for reversed actions) isn't very common.

ACTION_NOT_FOUND

The action can't be found based on the submitted data.

Double-check that all of the required fields are present, and the data is correct for each column.

EXCESSIVE_AMOUNT

The sale amount modification isn't acceptable. Usually occurs if a negative number is accidentally used, or an incorrect currency.

Double-check the sale amount to ensure the value is correct.

EXCESSIVE_QUANTITY

The quantity amount modification isn't acceptable. Usually occurs if a negative number or invalid value is accidentally used.

SKU_NOT_FOUND

For item-level action modifications, this error indicates that the item SKU was not found for the adjustment. Make sure you have the correct SKU string for all items in the action.

ALREADY_REVERSED

The action has already been reversed.

ALREADY_APPROVED

In the context of approving an action, this error code indicates the action has already been approved.

NOT_ALLOWED

This error code only occurs if the contract forbids action reversals.

BAD_DISPOSITION

This error occurs if the reversal reason isn't valid, meaning it doesn't match impact.com’s standardized disposition code, or if you're using custom disposition codes, and it doesn't match any of those either.

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