DX Import Failure Due to "Required" Field Validation

Overview

This article explains how DX import failures can occur when a "Required" field setting is enforced, and provides troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue.

1. Common Error Message

✔ Error: "Bad Request" – Failed to set input
✔ Possible Cause: A field in Jama Connect is set to "Required", but the imported ReqIF data does not contain a value for that field.
✔ This results in a validation failure, causing the import to be rejected.

2. How to Fix the Issue

A. Adjusting the Required Field Setting

✔ Option 1: Temporarily make the field "Not Required" and retry the import.
✔ Option 2: Ensure the ReqIF file includes valid data for all required fields.

B. Verifying the Data Before Importing

✔ Open the ReqIF file and confirm that all mandatory fields contain values.
✔ If data is missing, either update the ReqIF file or disable the requirement setting in Jama before retrying the import.

3. Best Practices for Preventing This Issue

✅ Before importing, check if required fields in Jama match the ReqIF source data.
✅ If a required field is empty, either populate it in the ReqIF file or make the field optional.
✅ For repeat imports, document field requirements to avoid future validation failures.

4. Conclusion

• DX imports can fail if required fields in Jama are not populated in the ReqIF file.

• Disabling the "Required" setting or ensuring all fields are filled can resolve the issue.

• Verifying data completeness before importing prevents validation errors.