On this issue I have found a work-around that works for me. We are on sql 2008 spatial, SDE 10. This does not fix data that was lost but for me I can import without problems. My workflow is as follows (all functions are performed using gptools and not ArcCatalog buttons): Export source using "xslt Transform" and "exact copy of.xslt" (found in...\Metadata\Stylesheets\gpTools) Upgrade exact copy xml (even if you think it's upgraded, do it anyway). Upgrade target on SDE (even if you think it's upgraded, do it anyway). Import exact copy into target. works for me, hopefully you should be good to go. Afterwards I run additional transforms to inject our generic contact and constraint blurbs.
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