What is a system Column ?

James123

What does this mean?

Mark Cronk

Hi @James Azzata ,

System columns are a column type. The list of them is included in the help article, below. Confirm that your sheet doesn't contain a non-system column with the same as a system column. If it does, rename it.

https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/1964567-system-columns

Mark

James123

was there a recent update on a particular system column ? my sheets have been working just fine and I have not made any changes on my end. I have close to 7 workflows that all have the same error the same time

James123

I am unable to find the issue

James123

I just reviewed my sheet and it dies not contain a auto/number system.

Andrée Starå

Hi @James Azzata

Strange!

I'd be happy to take a quick look.

Can you describe your process in more detail and maybe share the sheet(s)/copies of the sheet(s) or some screenshots? (Delete/replace any confidential/sensitive information before sharing) That would make it easier to help. (share too, andree@workbold.com)

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Sameer Karkhanis

System columns are those that track sheet row activities like Created By, Create Date, Modified By, Modified Date etc. If you have any column that you add/defined with the same name then there may be a conflict.

KRUTIKA SAMANT

The rows are copied/ moved in to the other sheet will have a primary column with the name as "Primary" don't modify it's name/ position . If you do the workflow will become invalid.

DanPihlaja

https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/comment/271563#Comment_271563

Why doesn't this help page tell us HOW to create a system column?

agp

@James123 did you get a resolution? I am seeing the same error, but confirmed my source sheet contains no system columns.

My destination sheet does have a column that's using datamesh to pull live date from the source sheet in addition to the automation to copy the rows. Is there a chance that's causing the issue?