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Use Hash DPL Data in Scenario Editor Tests

Last reviewed: September 30, 2026

Use this article when a Scenario Editor test needs key-value style test data supplied through a Hash DPL.

What changed in this article

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  • Clarified bywhen usinga Hash DPL is appropriate: lookup tables, keyed records, expected values, and reusable test configuration.
  • Added validation checks for key uniqueness, missing keys, data refresh, sensitive values, and deterministic replay.

Validation workflow

  1. Define the key field and confirm every required test case has a matching value.
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    Click Create and Close

    Similarly, multiple columns can be added as desired

      Note: Invalid columns names are - Spaces are not allowed, Empty values are not allowed, Special characters are not allowed.

      Click Add Row to add multiple rows

      Click File > Save to Save the file with a valid file name, which can be used in Test Designer or others

      Click delete rows/columns to delete the rows or columns

      Right Click any cell to remove the entire column or the entire row

      The column name field is editable, in case the names of columns are renamed, can be renamed just by editing those cells.

      Note - Column names with special characters like - (hyphen) would not be allowed, there would be a warning message displayed and also a suggestion to try without the special character.


      Last updated: AugustSeptember 14,30, 20232026

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