In HR import, the source refers to the data being imported into Totara. This should be configured for each enabled element before importing any data. As a Site Administrator, you can configure source settings for a specific element by following these steps:
Go to Quick-access menu > HR Import > Sources.
Select the element name.
Select the source option (either CSV or External database).
Configure the settings accordingly.
Click Save changes.
Next steps
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