Summary: The Generate Sample Data feature for a Record Type fails. The issue also reproduces with a newly created, minimal Record Type.
Environment: News / Region: Unknown / Appian Version: 25.4
Issue: In Data Preview → Generate Sample Data, the following message appears:
We encountered an issue and could not generate your sample data.
Click REFRESH ALL DATA in the Additional Configuration panel and try again
What we’ve verified:
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This looks like an environment level issue. Did you find anything in system logs? If not, better to raise an Appian Support ticket.
I suggest to open a support case.
You should reach our to your teammates in your organisation. Someone with access can raise the request on your behalf.