E-COMP: Compare Report does not match Copy From File results when using CP templates created by PT 8.55 based PUM image

(Doc ID 2248629.1)

Last updated on APRIL 26, 2018

Applies to:

PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools - Version 8.55 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

On : 8.55 version, Compare Reports

ACTUAL BEHAVIOR
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PT8.55.11 Compare Report Actions do not match Copied Project

The compare report showed that custom fields would NOT be deleted from the project. However, after the copy of the project, the custom fields were deleted. The project copied into the target instance does NOT match the compare report information.

EXPECTED BEHAVIOR
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The copied project should maintain the selections made on the project compare report

STEPS
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The issue can be reproduced at will with the following steps:
1. Run the compare report via CA
2. Make selection on which object to keep and discard.
3. Let CA run the project copy

BUSINESS IMPACT
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The issue has the following business impact: Major impact as objects are lost.

Cause

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