2305890 - Position Import Error message: Cannot Find Corresponding Referred Object by Keys

Following Error message received while importing position into the instance.

Cannot find corresponding referred object by keys:[object_xyz.externalCode]

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SuccessFactors Employee Central Position Management

Load attached position import file into instance with associated object codes without leading zero.

For example, if object code is 000123, use 123.

System throws folloeing error: "Cannot find corresponding referred object by keys:[object_xyz.externalCode]  "

Microsoft Excel sheet deletes leading zeros,hence a mismatch between objects in the system and import file

Make sure to maintain leading zeros in the import file as per the object configuration in the system.

KBA , LOD-SF-EC-POS , Position Management , Problem