How To Fix HREXP055 - Required entry for elements from external systems not allowed

HREXP055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREXP - HR Expert Finder

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Required entry for elements from external systems not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have determined that the data origin of element &V1& is an external
system and, at the same time, a required entry in
the expert profile.
Because elements from external systems are not ready for input in the
expert profile, such settings in an incomplete data record can result
in an error message that can not be corrected by the user.

System Response

The entry cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Either delete the indicator for the required entry or change the data
origin.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREXP055 - Required entry for elements from external systems not allowed ?

  The SAP error message HREXP055 indicates that there is an issue with the integration of external systems into the SAP system, specifically regarding the handling of certain elements or data entries that are not permitted. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) data management, particularly when dealing with employee data that is imported or synchronized from external systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being imported from the external system may not meet the required format or validation rules defined in SAP.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in SAP may not allow for certain entries from external systems, possibly due to restrictions or business rules.
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields may be missing in the data being imported, leading to the rejection of the entire entry.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of fields between the external system and SAP may be incorrect, causing