How To Fix HRPAD99_MLFM400 - Only Custom Fields can be mapped in the Target Database Field

HRPAD99_MLFM400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD99_MLFM - HR IN: Message class for HR India - Master Data

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Only Custom Fields can be mapped in the Target Database Field

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HRPAD99_MLFM400 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAD99_MLFM400 with the description "Only Custom Fields can be mapped in the Target Database Field" typically occurs during the data migration or data transfer process in SAP, particularly when using the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to map a standard field to a target database field that only allows custom fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mapping Issue: The error arises when there is an attempt to map a standard SAP field to a target database field that is configured to accept only custom fields. This can happen if the mapping configuration is incorrect or if the target field is not set up to accept standard fields.
  Configuration Settings: The target database field may be configured in such a way that it only allows custom fields, which means that standard fields from the source cannot be directly mapped to it.
  Data Migration Tool Limitations: If