ELM as datasource for segmentation

Hi,
Has anybody worked on scenario to use ELM as datasource for segmentation?
When i try to create a datasource n TA: CRMD_MKTDS, I can see the option to select ELM in origin type field. But there is no field to select External list.
My requirement is very simple: I want to segment the prospects acquired .
All inputs are appreciated.
Many Thanks,
Shaik

Hi,
The BP's are located  in External file ( spreadsheet ) I want  to segment these BP's  and then create a TG. Thats my requirement.
In SAP CRM only ELM  supports upload of an External file ( as far as i know ) . Hence i created an External list from my spreadsheet and i want to use this list to create Datasource and then an attribute list.
We can easily use this Attribute list in Segment builder to create TG. thats my idea. but in CRMD_MKTDS its  not allowing me to create Datasource for ELM scenario.
Please provide your inputs. How can we segment BP's from External list?
Thank you.
Regards,
Shaik

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