3602471 - Job Information Import displays a warning instead of an error for invalid Associations

Upon performing Job Information Import, a warning message is displayed regarding the invalid association. As this is only a warning message the import is possible and hence incorrect data can be uploaded. Similar type of data mismatch in association is not possible via Job Info History and MSS. 

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• SAP SuccessFactors HXM Suite

• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central

1. There is Association configured between two custom objects. (Such that the internal code of the parent object is - 'mdfSystemInternalCode')
2. Perform Job Information import.
3. Warning is displayed for invalid association.

If the External code of the parent object is 'InternalId' then Error message is displayed.

• As per the current Product design, this is expected behavior. If the Parent Object has a the name of the External code defined as mdfSystemInternalCode and therefore the Source Field Name in BCUI > Job Info > Child field is cust_to{parentfield}.mdfSystemInternalCode. Therefore the validation during import OR API is only rendering a warning. 
• If the Parent Object has a the name of the External code defined as internalId and therefore the Source Field Name in BCUI > Job Info >  is Child field cust_to{parentfield}.internalId. Therefore the validation during import OR API is rendering an Error.

• If the requirement is to get Error instead of Warning, then the External code of Parent object can be named internalId and then the Source Field Name as e.g. cust_to{parentField}.internalId. But performing such a change should be tested very thoroughly as changing these IDs is not something we effectively test.

FAQ - Additional Information

Q) Where can I get information on this from the Guide?

A) Guide:Implementing the Metadata Framework (MDF)  

    Chapter: Field Criteria

    Guide: Examples of Foundation Object Associations /  Configuring a Generic Object to Filter a Foundation Object

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