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Import Fails: Some of the metadata fields and sets already exist

Problem

I get an error message when trying to import metadata.

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It reads "The import has failed because some of the metadata fields and sets already exist. You will have to delete them for the import to become possible. Existing fields: ... Existing sets: ..."

Solution

You are trying to import metadata in a space where metadata sets/fields with the same keys already exist. To prevent overwriting existing configurations, the import fails.

As the error message suggests, you need to delete duplicate sets/fields with duplicate keys before trying the import again.

warning It is possible to have two sets/fields with similar (but different) names that share the same key. This is because keys are automatically generated. In that case, please recreate one of the fields with a different name before the import so the keys will differ. You can use the bulk change option to assist in the process.