SNOW-CSA Self-Service and Automation Practice Question
A catalog item uses a Variable Editor to capture complex data. The user submits the request but the variable data is not stored in the sys_variable_value table. What could be the reason?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to assume any variable captured on a form is automatically stored, overlooking the explicit 'Store value' configuration that governs persistence in the sys_variable_value table.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
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The variable is not configured to 'Store value'.
The 'Store value' checkbox on a variable definition controls whether the submitted value is persisted in the sys_variable_value table. If this checkbox is unchecked, the variable's data is captured during the request but is not saved to the database, which matches the symptom described in the question.
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The variable is not configured to 'Store value'.
Why this is correct
If 'Store value' is unchecked, the variable's value is not saved to sys_variable_value.
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The variable is set to 'Read only'.
Why it's wrong here
Read only variables still store the value if provided.
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The Variable Editor is not included in the catalog item's workflow.
Why it's wrong here
Variable Editor inclusion affects UI, not storage.
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The variable type is 'Lookup Select'.
Why it's wrong here
Lookup Select variables store values normally.
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