CSV import | Unable to map a specific field (Example Summary) when importing with External system import

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Summary

Unable to get the option to map the "Summary" field or any other field for that matter while performing CSV import from external system import (Switch to old experience). The behaviour noticed is : On map field drop down does not have "Summary" field as Issue Field.

Environment

Jira Cloud

Diagnosis

  • Ensure to confirm csv file is not corrupted and formatted correctly. To validate this, attempt to perform import with different csv file having only one record. Sample test file -> TestCSV.csv

  • Map Title to "Summary".

  • If "Summary" field is mapped correctly with the test csv then it is potentially a problem with the csv file.

Cause

If the file holds multiple columns with the same name, mapping to desired system fields may fail. For example : The Title is desired to be mapped as 'Summary,' and since only one field can be mapped as 'Summary,' the mapping option will be disabled.

Jira Id

Title

Customer Name

Product Area

Jira Id

Title

Customer Name

Product Area

Solution

Open the CSV file in Microsoft excel and analyse the file's field and related records. If duplicate records are found, please update the file by either removing them or updating the field name.

Updated on April 8, 2025

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