JR53011: Dataload SEO URL with space in URL Keyword Column Throws Error

APAR status

• Closed as new function.

Error description

• When loading an SEO URL via dataload with
  CatalogEntrySEOMediator, if the URL Keyword column contains
  product names with invalid characters (eg._, ?, = etc), an error
   is thrown instead of replacing invalid characters with dash
  ("-") and generate the SEO URL.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• USERS AFFECTED:
  All business users who try to load SEO URL with dataload
  
  PROBLEM ABSTRACT:
  Dataload SEO URL with space in URL Keyword Column Throws Error
  
  BUSINESS IMPACT:
  SEO URL cannot be generated via dataload and might affect site
  and shopper experience
  
  RECOMMENDATION:
  

Problem conclusion

• Added a flag called fixSEO (default is false). If it is set to
  true, data loader will fix the SEO URL keyword, replacing
  invalid characters with dashes, instead of throwing exception.
  

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  WC BUS EDITION

• Fixed component ID

  5724I3800

Applicable component levels

• R700 PSY

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