SAP Knowledge Base Article - Public

3507052 - Integration Center Error: The attribute type does not exist in the system for external ID [#" format]

Symptom

When loading attributes using Integration Center, receive an error:

The attribute type does not exist in the system for external ID [#" format]

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Talent Intelligence Hub

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Upload Talent Intelligence Hub attributes through Integration Center
  2. Receive error

Cause

This is a known issue where the character "&" (ampersand) is not supported in attribute names and descriptions

Resolution

The fix for this issue is planned to be deployed on 2H 2024 release (b2411).

For release timelines, please review SAP SuccessFactors Product Release & Road Map Information.

Workaround

  • For Skills: If a skill has ampersand symbol (&) in the name or description field, please make the skill as Inactive first and recreate it without "&" in the name or description.
  • For Competencies: If a competency has ampersand symbol (&) in the name or description field, please edit the competency and remove "&" in the name or description.

See Also

Keywords

TIH, Talent Intelligence Hub, attributes, competencies, skills, add, nonalphanumeric character, special sign, special character, ampersand, KI2405, WSM-26635 , KBA , LOD-SF-TIH-LIB , Attribute Library , LOD-SF-INT-INC-JOB , Integration Center Job , Known Error

Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite 2405