How To Fix HRSFEC_COD_MAPPING026 - EC data type &1 is country dependent. Valid ISO codes are &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_COD_MAPPING - Message Class for Code Mapping Logic

• Message number: 026

• Message text: EC data type &1 is country dependent. Valid ISO codes are &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_COD_MAPPING026 - EC data type &1 is country dependent. Valid ISO codes are &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_COD_MAPPING026 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of country-dependent data types in the Employee Central (EC) module. Specifically, it suggests that the data type you are trying to use is dependent on the country, and the value you provided does not match the valid ISO codes for that country.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid ISO Code: The value you are trying to enter for the specified data type is not a valid ISO code for the country in question.
  Country Dependency: The data type you are working with is designed to accept only certain values that are specific to a particular country. If the value does not belong to the list of valid codes for that country, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system regarding the mapping of codes for the specific country.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the ISO Code: Verify that the ISO code you are using is correct. You can refer to the list of valid ISO codes for the specific country mentioned in the error message.
  Update the Data: If the ISO code is incorrect, update it to one of the valid codes provided in the error message.
  Review Configuration: If you believe the code is correct, check the configuration settings in SAP to ensure that the mapping for the country-dependent data type is set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific data type and its country dependencies.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ISO Codes: ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes are two-letter country codes that are widely used to represent countries and their subdivisions.
  Employee Central Configuration: Understanding how Employee Central handles country-specific data can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on country-dependent data types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.