Product: ImportOmatic
Description: This solution discusses why aliases may be adding to the record automatically, even though they aren't included in the data file
Environment: All
Version: All

Answer:

There is a set of business rules in The Raiser's Edge that will automatically create aliases on records.

Go to RE Config-->Business Rules-->Constituent Options-->General Options

There are three options for automatically adding to a list of aliases:
  1. Spouse last name
  2. Maiden name
  3. Known name

If one or more of these check boxes is selected, the business rule will add the alias to the record.

Please use the following link to locate the ImportOmatic User Guide for additional information.