3666797 - New Picklist Version was created after Import in SuccessFactors

After importing new Picklist values, a new version was created instead.

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SAP SucessFactors HCM Core

1. Log in to the instance.
2. Navigate to Import and Export Data.
3. Select Picklist on the Select Generic Object field. 
4. Import the picklist csv you created.
5. After the import, navigate to the Picklist Center.
6. Observe that there are two versions of the Picklist created instead of having the current active one updated. 

• The issue occurred due to a mismatch in the effective dates between the existing version of the state and the imported file.
• Example: The effective date of the initial state version was set to January 1, 1901, while the effective date on the CSV file was set to January 1, 1900. This discrepancy led to the creation of a new version of the Picklist.

Ensure that the effective date on the csv file you are uploading match the effective date of the Picklist version you want to edit. 

Depending on your configuration, you may also Deactivate the newly created Picklist before uploading the corrected version. Here's how: Deactivating a Picklist Version | SAP Help Portal

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Help Guides: 

• Deactivating a Picklist Version | SAP Help Portal
• MDF Picklist Import | SAP Help Portal

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