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3319574 - Option to Import by overwriting existing data is not being shown when importing background information - Employee Profile

Symptom

When trying to import background information, it has been noticed that the option "Import by existing overwriting data" is not available.

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Environment

  • SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central
  • SAP SuccessFactors Employee Profile

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Go to Admin Center > Import Extended User Information;
  2. Select Background Information;
  3. Check the option "Import by overwriting existing data" does not appear.

Cause

The option "Hide the Option to Import by Overwriting Existing Data for Background Information" is enabled within Manage Role Permissions > Manage User. 

Resolution

Permission can be granted for administrators to Hide the Option to Import by Overwriting Existing Data for Background Information so that when they import background information, the option Import by overwriting existing data is not shown.

Please refer to the guide Permission to Hide the Option to Import Background Information by Overwriting Existing Data | SAP Help Portal for guidelines of how to enable and disable this option.

See Also

2091409 - Import & Export Process for Extended User Information in SuccessFactors HXM Suite

Keywords

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Product

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central all versions ; SAP SuccessFactors HXM Suite all versions