Resolving a fuzzy match

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Overview

Follow the steps below or how to resolve a fuzzy match

Step1

Detection and notification

If a fuzzy match is detected after submission of a new user account, the person who initiated the new user account will receive an email notification with the relevant transaction. 

Step2

Locate the transaction ID in emails/tickets

  1. Locate the transaction ID referenced in the email received or from the ServiceNow ticket. Then open the Duplicate ID Resolution Web application.
  2. NOTE: You may be redirected to the Okta login page. Enter your UCSF username and password, and you will be directed to the application landing page.
  3. Select Pending.

De-Duplication - Pending Selected

Step3

Navigate to the De-duplication web app

You will be brought to all pending fuzzy matches across all Systems of Record. You can search across all of UCSF (i.e., students, faculty, staff, residents/fellows, affiliates, etc.) using last name and date of birth under the newly added Search tab. Or you can enter the transaction ID from the fuzzy match notification email in the search bar shown.

De-Duplication - Enter text to filter selected

Step4

Review potential matches

Once you have located the applicable record, select the magnifying glass icon next to the record. 

De-Duplication - Select the Magnifying Glass

Step5

Assign or create an ID

In this step, you will choose whether to assign or create an 02 Number (UCSF ID number). On the Initial Match Details page, carefully review the records shown in the Initial Match 02 Numbers pane. You will need to decide if any of these records match the individual/new user you are adding. 

  1. If a record matches the person:
    1. Select the Thumbs Up icon next to the corresponding record that matches the identity of the new record you entered. Then select Assign Existing 02 Number. This merges the new record with the correct existing profile.

      De-Duplication - Duplicate Record Found

  2. If no records match:
    1. Select Create New 02 Number to establish a new identity record. 

      De-Duplication - No match found (Create New Selected)

Step6

Confirm resolution

  • If you selected Create New 02 Number, review the Confirm – Create New pop-up window, enter any relevant comments, then select Submit.

    De-Duplication - Confirm - Create New

  • If you selected Assign Existing 02 Number, review the Confirm – Assign Existing pop-up window, enter any relevant comments, then select Submit.

    De-Duplication - Confirm - Assign Existing

Step7

Confirm Submission is Complete 

Once the submission is complete, you should see this screen. 

De-Duplication - Confirm - Create New (Confirmation message)

Note: For most users, no further action is required after the fuzzy match has been resolved. However, some roles and specific Systems of Record may require additional action: 

  • ServiceNow: If you have an active role in ServiceNow ticket management within your group, you and your team must work together to ensure proper routing, handling, and resolution of the fuzzy match incident in ServiceNow. If you have questions or need further assistance, please submit a ServiceNow ticket for support.  
  • Systems of Record: Your System of Record may require you to complete the fuzzy match process in its system. For example, MyAffiliate users must click the Fuzzy Match Resolution" button and submit their request. Log in to your System of Record to check for any remaining tasks. See example below.