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Adam19
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June 21, 2021
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Classification importer overwrites sub classifications

  • June 21, 2021
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Hello all,

 

My question is similar to Classification Importer Resulting in Incorrect Classification . However, the suggested fixes did not work for me.

I have implemented a sub classification. When uploading the classification file all Sub Site Sections seem to be overwritten with one of the Sub Section values.

In order to help you understand better, I'll show you what I did exactly:

 

1. Admin > Report suites > Edit Settings > Traffic Classifications > Select Classification Type: Channel

Added a sub classification layer

 

Channel >

  • Site Section >
    • Sub Site Section >

2. I edited my classification file, e.g.:

 

KeySite SectionSite Section^Sub Site Section
shoeProductFootwear
gloveProductGloves
pantsProductClothing
bootsProductFootwear

 

3. When exporting the classification file the next day, the file looks e.g.:

 

KeySite Section

Site Section^Sub Site Section

shoeProductFootwear
gloveProductFootwear
pantsProductFootwear
bootsProductFootwear

 

Does anyone have an idea, why this is not working?

Also: Is this still relevant Limitations to subclassifications ?

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Best answer by yuhuisg

This is a common "gotcha" in AA. I fall for it too, and I've been using AA for a long time.

The reason is that "Sub Site Section" is a classification of "Site Section", not "Channel". So since "Site Section" has the same value in all rows, "Sub Site Section" has the same value in all rows too.

The solution is simple: Update your classifications like so:

Channel >

  • Site Section
  • Sub Site Section

Notice that "Site Section" and "Sub Site Section" are at the same level. So they're both classifications of "Channel".

Now you can classify correctly, like so (take note of the last column's header):

KeySite SectionSub Site Section
shoeProductFootwear
gloveProductGloves
pantsProductClothing
bootsProductFootwear

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10558716
Level 3
June 21, 2021

What does the immediate export look like (i.e. the one you get if you select the option to get an export while you're doing the import via the browser)?

 

Is there any chance there's a Classification Rule Builder entry that's over-riding what you've done?

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    Adam19Author
    Level 2
    June 21, 2021

    Hi, thanks for taking the time!

     

    When checking the "Automatically download Classifications file after the import is complete" box, the file looks like I edited it/ want it.

     

    There only is a inactive Rule Builder. It should have no effect 😞

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    Adobe Employee
    vidurb80577666Adobe Employee
    Adobe Employee
    June 21, 2021

    @adam19 ,

    As per this document this look working as designed. 

    yuhuisg
    Community Advisor
    yuhuisgCommunity AdvisorAccepted solution
    Community Advisor
    June 22, 2021

    This is a common "gotcha" in AA. I fall for it too, and I've been using AA for a long time.

    The reason is that "Sub Site Section" is a classification of "Site Section", not "Channel". So since "Site Section" has the same value in all rows, "Sub Site Section" has the same value in all rows too.

    The solution is simple: Update your classifications like so:

    Channel >

    • Site Section
    • Sub Site Section

    Notice that "Site Section" and "Sub Site Section" are at the same level. So they're both classifications of "Channel".

    Now you can classify correctly, like so (take note of the last column's header):

    KeySite SectionSub Site Section
    shoeProductFootwear
    gloveProductGloves
    pantsProductClothing
    bootsProductFootwear
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      Adam19Author
      Level 2
      June 23, 2021
      You are my MVP!! Thank you so much. You would not believe how much time I spent on this. I think it should be stated more clearly in the official docs how to use Sub Classifications.
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