How To Fix HP_DATA053 - Edge type &1: invalid target node field name &2

HP_DATA053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HP_DATA - Data Messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Edge type &1: invalid target node field name &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HP_DATA053 - Edge type &1: invalid target node field name &2 ?

  The SAP error message HP_DATA053 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or related modules when there is an issue with the data being processed, particularly in relation to the structure of the data being imported or exported.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is an invalid target node field name in the data structure. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Field Name: The field name specified in the data structure does not match any of the expected field names in the target node.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be a mismatch in the mapping of data fields between the source and target systems.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for the data transfer or import/export process may not be set up correctly.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the data structure being used may not be compatible with the version of the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HP_DATA053 error, you can