Get error - branch does not exist trying to import from GitHub

Mike D4 · ‎02-10-2021

Hi

Trying to follow the steps here on how to import an application from GitHub

https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/learn/learning-plans/paris/technology_partner_program_quick_start/app_store_learnv2_buildneedit_paris_exercise_create_the_needit_application_from_source_control

but it is not for the NeedIt application. It is for an app I built a while ago against Orlando release ... but pretty sure that is not part of the issue.

in the secion "Import the Application from the Forked Repository"

step 6 ... I tried both "main" and the default branch "sn_instances/dev106513" ... and in both cases I get the error:

The branch sn_instances/dev106513 does not exist

or

The branch main does not exist

Am I doing something wrong?

Any guidance appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

Mike D4 · ‎02-18-2021

Hi Yuki,

Thanks for the reply. Yes I realized the video was using an older release. I did watch a video for a newer release and followed the instructions in the Doc for Paris.

Yesterday I figured out what the problem was. I got thrown off b/c I mis-interpreted the doc and the video. They imply that the "Branch" in the dialog (thanks for the screenshot) is within the ServiceNow instance OR in the repository itself. What I discovered is that what SN is looking for in that field is the branch in GitHub. Once I provided that branch name, the Import was successful.

Thanks again for you reply.

Thanks,

Mike D

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jjones4773 · ‎01-25-2023

I created full instructions to follow. Hope this helps.

MENDORX15 · ‎04-22-2024

Hi all, I found a solution for this.

Type "master" and the application will be imported successfully

Stephan Kruger · ‎05-24-2024

Thank you, your solution worked 100% when using the branch specified in GitHub.