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3725621 - "Attribute external ID XXX is associated to a role, and you are not allowed to set the status to inactive" error when trying to make GP import

Symptom

  • Unable to remove role mapped competencies from Growth portfolio. When remove button is clicked it shows as "Unable to perform this action because this is a role-based attribute"
  • Error occurs during import when attempting to inactivate attributes from growth portfolio: "Attribute external ID XXX is associated to a role, and you are not allowed to set the status to inactive."

Environment

  • SAP SuccessFactors Talent Intelligence Hub
  • SAP SuccessFactors Job profile builder

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Navigate to Growth portfolio.
  2. Attempt to make attributes inactive via import.
  3. Encounter error: "Attribute external ID XXX is associated to a role, and you are not allowed to set the status to inactive."

Cause

  • Expected system design
  • Sync issue

Resolution

1. Role-mapped competencies cannot be removed directly from the Growth Portfolio UI which is expected system design. 

2. Import error happens due to roles not synced properly: Export the role job code file and re-import it to sync all roles.

SuccessFactors Talent Intelligence Hub Growth Portfolio Import Template

See Also

Refer to: 3454828 - Role-Specific Attributes Are Visible in Growth Portfolio after Employee Job Role Change or Being Unmapped From the Role.

Keywords

growth portfolio, competencies, inactive attributes, role, mapped competencies, import error, talent intelligence hub, job profile content, sync roles, attribute external ID, integration center, role job code file, error, unable, perform, action, export , KBA , LOD-SF-TIH-POR , Growth Portfolio , Problem

Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite all versions