Troubleshooting Custom Attribute Errors in Microsoft Purview: Tips for Importing a Glossary

Hello,

I’m new to Purview and could use some help. I’ve been assigned to create a glossary for my team and started by compiling all the terms and definitions into a spreadsheet. I also created an import template in Purview, adding two custom columns (attributes) using the custom template feature.

I aligned my spreadsheet with Purview’s sample CSV file and attempted to upload it. However, I encountered an error stating that the custom attribute columns were supposed to be empty (screenshot attached). While I know I can manually modify these attributes through the front end, I have over 500 terms to process.

Any guidance on what I might be doing wrong would be greatly appreciated!