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SERVICENOW_9

Issue​

Multiple active ServiceNow sys_user records exist with the same email address. This causes conflicting permissions that may prevent users from accessing content they should be able to see.

Resolution​

1. Identify duplicates​

In ServiceNow, open the Users list (sys_user) and search for the impacted person's email. Confirm if there are multiple active entries for the same email address.

2. Deactivate duplicate records​

Deactivate the duplicate sys_user records that should not be used going forward, leaving a single, correct active record for that email.

3. Wait for next crawl​

The next scheduled crawl will remove stale users and resolve identity collisions.

Best Practices​

  • Keep only one active sys_user per email address
  • Use distinct email addresses for test accounts (e.g., test-user@example.com)
  • Regularly audit for duplicate email addresses in the sys_user table

For additional assistance, please contact Glean Support at https://support.glean.com.