get "Repository does not contain an Application file to import" trying to "Import from Source Control" GitHub

[Mike D4]

Trying to test out an integration but get stuck trying to "Import from Source Control" (GitHub)

Created an app. It works correctly.

Uploaded / synced it to GitHub account A.  Shared with GitHub account B.

From account B, forked a copy to account B.  Downloaded the URL from "Clone with HTTPS".

In a new ServiceNow Developer instance attempted to "Import from Source Control"

It appears to progress showing an increasing % complete but then I get an error:

"Repository does not contain an Application file to import"

Using this training and doc:

https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/learn/learning-plans/orlando/technology_partner_program_qu...

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/orlando-application-development/page/build/applications/task/t_Im...

[Ramya30]

Hi Mike,

Where you able to resolve this issue? I receive the same error and not sure how to resolve it. 

Thanks

Ramya

[Mike D4]

Hi Ramy - thanks for the reply.

Unfortunately no.  The original app was in a trial SN instance and I don't have that now.

Sounds like I may be forced to re-create the application from scratch ... 😞

Mike

[Ramya30]

This error is generated when one particular application file get auto-deleted from the repository. There is a sys_app_<sys_id of the app>.xml file under https://github.com/<github-handle>/<repo_name>/tree/master/<sys_id> 

Cause of this issue: This happens when there is an update to the sys_app record (such as increasing the version) along with updates to other files of the custom app. When the user commits changes to the Repo by unselecting the sys_app record change in the Commit List, it will trigger the deletion of sys_app record in the GIT repo. This is based on an investigation done by ServiceNow and they are working towards putting a permanent fix to it. 

Workaround: Do not unselect changes to sys_app in the selective commit. In case you already unchecked sys_app record at the time of commit, you can recover the app by restoring the file to your branch from a previous commit and apply remote changes on the instance. 

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