ReqIF - Clear Import Status

[MJ_14295943]

Hi,

we are using the "Import Status" to identify between releases of the supplier what has changed between two deliveries. 

Unfortunately the import status is not automatically cleared when importing a new ReqIF.
What does this mean? We have to go through 50k items (26 trackers) and clear the status. 
We also tried this via script but this takes longer then doing it by hand. 

Is there any best practice on how to do this smarter/faster? 
Is there even any update planned on improving this in the import mechanism directly? 

Thank you,

Manuel 

[pshashipreetham · Accepted solution]

Hi @MJ_14295943 ,

The “Import Status” field in Codebeamer ReqIF imports is not automatically cleared because it is designed to persist until explicitly reset, allowing traceability between import versions. Unfortunately, there’s currently no built-in mechanism to clear it automatically during a new ReqIF import.

Here are a few practical options to manage it more efficiently:

1. Use the Mass Edit feature —

   • You can filter items by “Import Status” and clear that field for all filtered items in one operation per tracker.

   • While still manual, this is much faster than item-by-item clearing.

2. Use the REST API for bulk clearing —

   • Write a lightweight script that runs PATCH requests to set the “Import Status” field to empty for all items in a tracker.

   • This is significantly faster than UI-based scripting since it bypasses form rendering.

3. Automation via Workflow Action or Scheduled Job —

   • If you’re on Codebeamer 22.x or later, you can create a Workflow Action that clears this field automatically after a ReqIF import event or at defined intervals.

As of now, there’s no native enhancement in the import mechanism to reset Import Status automatically, but it has been a common request among users. You may consider opening a feature request with PTC to help prioritize it in upcoming releases.

Thanks,