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2285788 - How to avoid date/time issues when importing via the Import Data Tool

Symptom

This is a KBA highlighting a common pitfall regarding date/time data when importing via the system's Import Data Tool. A common issue is that the imported date/time field does not reflect the sytem's date/time preference as defined in Date Format Patterns, Locales and Preferences (See Also: KBAs referenced below). A common mistake is to match the time/date format with the preference of the system you are importing the data into. For example, a system utilising an English locale by default has the dd/mm/yyyy date format. Adopting this date format in the import file will result in errors.


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Environment

Learning Management System (LMS)

Product

SAP SuccessFactors Learning all versions

Keywords

  • Time/Date Preferences
  • Import Data Tool
  • Default Time/Date Format
, KBA , LOD-SF-LMS-IMP , Import Data Tool , LOD-SF-LMS-ADM , System Admin, Global Variables, References , How To

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