Remove the jcr:created property from nodes in AEM
This article explains how to remove the jcr:created property from nodes in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) publisher instances when its presence causes issues in the live environment.
Description description
Environment
- Adobe Experience Manager Publisher instances
- Live production environment
- Multiple Publisher instances requiring consistent node properties
Issue/Symptoms
- The
jcr:createdproperty is present on specific affected nodes. - The property causes undesired effects in the live production environment.
- The affected nodes require consistent properties across all Publisher instances.
- An AEM administrator must remove the property from the affected nodes.
Cause
The jcr:created property is present on nodes where its presence causes the live production issue. Removing the property from the specified nodes addresses the issue.
Resolution resolution
Follow the steps below to resolve the issue:
- Access the affected AEM Publisher instance using the approved CRX/DE interface or JCR repository browser for the applicable deployment model.
- Navigate to each affected node path where
jcr:createdexists, such as/conf/example/settings/graphql/persistentQueries/sampleNode. - For each relevant node, select the node, open the Properties panel, locate
jcr:created, select Delete or Remove, and save the changes using Save. - Repeat the procedure on all affected Publisher instances to maintain consistency across the environment.
- Revisit the affected node paths and confirm that
jcr:createdis no longer present.
Note: If your organization’s process requires evidence, document the changes and capture screenshots after completing the procedure.
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