EBS: Contact Upload Error Code: 'There are already too many addresses (5) for the contact'

Error

Contact Record Status:

Loaded with error

Error Message:

There are already too many addresses (5) for the contact: Address: {Location that cannot be added}

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Contact upload failure error messages may be viewed under Contacts > Uploads> User-added image.  Selecting the User-added imageupload results icon next to the desired file opens the Upload Results page, where the error is displayed.

Root Cause

This error occurs when a CSV upload file attempts to add an address to a contact record that already contains the maximum number of allowed addresses (5). Adding a new address (or location) in the CSV upload file does not automatically overwrite an existing address unless the Location names match.

The {Location that cannot be added} portion of the error message indicates the location name for the address that cannot be added.

Solution

The upload file must be formatted correctly to delete or replace an existing address. The following knowledge article describes how to remove location information: EBS: Deleting or Replacing the Static Location Data for a Contact When Uploading a CSV File to the Everbridge Manager Portal.

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