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3321756 - Error in uploading XML - Recruiting Management

Symptom

When the user tries to upload XML template in Provisioning, the system it is throwing this error.

The system encountered error(s) when importing the template.
Errors Validating Recruiting Template:
java.lang.NullPointerException: Cannot invoke "com.successfactors.template.bean.TemplateField.getLocalizedDescription()" because "this._newField" is null 

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting Management

Cause

One or more of the defined field does not contain the locale label.

Resolution

In XML viewer, try to look for the keyword "[CDATA[]]></field-label>" This means that the corresponding field ID has no label is configured in it. Supply the necessary label and re-upload the XML file.

Keywords

job req, job requisition, application, offer, candidate, CPT , KBA , LOD-SF-RCM-JOB , Job Postings & Requisitions , Problem

Product

SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting all versions