2266720 - Import Tool error 'Company ID provided exceeds maximum allowable characters'

An error appears when using the Import Data tool. Error generated:

Company ID Provided Exceeds maximum allowable characters

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SAP SuccessFactors Learning

1. Navigate to to System Administration > System Management Tools > Import Data
2. Action : Download Template
3. Record Type: Instructor
4. Submit
   
5. Record the users on the Instructor Template
6. Fill out the Company ID with more than 30 Characters
7. Import this file and the error is generated: Error Failed Company ID Provided Exceeds maximum allowable characters

If you go open the template with Excel, on the top headers row, you will see a red spot. Go with your mouse over and a pop up will show information related to the header:

• Header ID: Company ID
• Type of Data : String
• Maximum Characters Allowed: 30

With this information you know that the value cannot exceed of 30 chararacters.

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