How To Fix HRSFEC_KEY_MAPPING017 - Subarea &1 of personnel area &2 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_KEY_MAPPING - Message Class for Key Mapping Logic

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Subarea &1 of personnel area &2 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_KEY_MAPPING017 - Subarea &1 of personnel area &2 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_KEY_MAPPING017 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of subareas within a specific personnel area. This error typically arises in the context of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central integration with SAP ERP HCM, where the system is unable to recognize the specified subarea for the given personnel area.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The subarea specified in the integration or configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect entry.
  Missing Mapping: The mapping between the personnel area and subarea may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the personnel area and subarea mappings.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be handling the subarea correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the subarea specified in the error message is correctly configured in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Validate Mapping: Ensure that the mapping between the personnel area and subarea is correctly defined. You can check this in the configuration settings for personnel administration.
  Correct Data Entries: If there are any typos or incorrect entries, correct them in the system.
  Review Migration Data: If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration data to ensure that all necessary mappings were included.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to personnel area and subarea configurations for additional guidance.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings for personnel administration.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Integration Settings: If this error is occurring during an integration process, review the integration settings and mappings in both SAP SuccessFactors and SAP ERP HCM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRSFEC_KEY_MAPPING017 error message.