SDMSDM Documentation
Common Features

Validation Errors

Understand and fix data validation issues

Validation Errors

SDM validates your data against OneRoster and Apple School Manager requirements.

Validation Levels

Errors (Must Fix)

Errors prevent publishing and must be resolved:

  • Missing required fields
  • Invalid data formats
  • Reference integrity issues
  • Duplicate identifiers

Warnings don't block publishing but should be reviewed:

  • Unusual data patterns
  • Potential duplicates
  • Recommended fields missing

Common Errors

Missing Required Fields

FieldEntitySolution
sourcedIdAllEnsure unique ID is provided
emailUsersAdd valid email address
roleUsersSet to student, teacher, etc.
titleClasses/CoursesAdd descriptive title

Invalid Email Format

Fix: Edit the user and correct the email format (user@domain.com)

Duplicate Identifiers

Fix: Each entity must have a unique sourcedId. Remove duplicates or assign unique IDs.

Missing References

Fix: Either create the missing entity or update the reference to an existing one.

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