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3310727 - Duplicated records after MDF Data Import job

Symptom

New records created after MDF Data Import job.

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors HXM Suite

Reproducing the Issue

Steps to proceed with the Import:

  1. Go to Import and Export Data
  2. Select Import Data
  3. Click on Zip File
  4. Choose the file to Import
  5. Click on Import

The same issue can happen when the import is done via Provisioning

Cause

When you use the external code on the MDF object as 'Auto Number', there is no validation, it means, everytime the same file is imported, new records will be created.

Resolution

To avoid duplicate records, make sure not to use 'Auto Number' as external code on MDF object.

This change can be performed on Configure Object Definition. 

See Also

Auto-Number ExternalCode for MDF Objects

Keywords

MDF object records, duplicated records, auto number, external code   , KBA , LOD-SF-MDF-IMP , Import and Export Issues , How To

Product

SAP SuccessFactors HXM Core 2211