The reason is simple, the actor names is not the same as the metadata name:
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Export the attached SKP file with Sketchup as Datasmith.
Look at the meta data value on the component #1.
Import in Unreal: actors don't have any metadata attached.
There's no existing public thread on this issue, so head over to Questions & Answers just mention UE-68583 in the post.
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| Component | UE - Editor - Content Pipeline - Datasmith - Exporters |
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| Affects Versions | 4.21 |
| Target Fix | 4.24 |
| Fix Commit | 7808731 |
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| Created | Jan 16, 2019 |
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| Resolved | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Updated | May 17, 2021 |