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3522467 - Error when importing TIH attributes with the same name but different attribute type

Symptom

  • Inconsistency between the UI and import, when adding attribute with the same name but different attribute type
  • Attribute name already exists error is showing in the import job response, when importing skill / competency with identical name, even if the attribute type is different. However it is possible to add a skill / competency with the same name but different attribute type in the UI in Manage Talent Intelligence Hub.

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Talent Intelligence Hub

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Perform attribute import to add a skill with the same name as an existing competency in TIH
  2. See attribute name already exists error in the response
  3. Try to add the same in the UI in Manage Talent Intelligence Hub
  4. See the skill with the same name as an existing competency is created successfully

Cause

This is a Known Issue.

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:

Use the Manage Talent Intelligence Hub admin tool in the web UI to add different type of attribute with the same name.

See Also

Keywords

KI2405, WSM-27520, Talent Intelligence Hub, Skill, Competency, Attribute type, Attribute import, attribute name already exists
, KBA , LOD-SF-TIH-LIB , Attribute Library , Known Error

Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Core 2405