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2428362 - Validation Error: The file size exceeds the maximum allowed when importing via Import Data Tool

Symptom

When attempting to submit the job for the Import Data tool, the following validation error is seen:

  • The file size exceeds the maximum allowed (size in KB)

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Learning

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Navigate to Learning Administration
  2. Go to System Administration > System Management Tools > Import Data
  3. Choose the approriate settings such as the Record Type, the Import File, etc.
  4. Submit the job

Cause

A setting needs to be modified to allow larger file sizes

Resolution

To increase the size limit:

  1. Navigate to System Administration > Configuration > System Configuration
  2. Edit the ENTITY_IMPORT configuration file
  3. Modify the maximumSizePerAttachmentKB setting to a larger amount
    • 1024 is the maximum allowed

 To see more please access the User Assistance Documentation

Keywords

file, size, exceeds, maximum, allowed, (600 KB), Import, Tool, Max, kb, sf, lms, data, validation, error, , KBA , LOD-SF-LMS-ADM , System Admin, Global Variables, References , Problem

Product

SAP SuccessFactors Learning all versions