How To Fix HRSFEC_KEY_MAPPING021 - Length of the cost center &1 too long for direct mapping to field KOSTL.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Length of the cost center &1 too long for direct mapping to field KOSTL.

What causes this issue?

Since no cost center key mapping is maintained for cost center &V1&, the
system tries to retrieve the replicated value &V1&.

System Response

The cost center &V1& cannot be mapped. How you map the cost center key
depends on the scenario you are using. Please check which scenario
applies to you in the <ZK>Mapping Cost Center Keys</> documentation
available in the path below.

How to fix this error?

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

&SEE_ALSO&
For more information, see the SAP Library for SAP SuccessFactors
Employee Central Payroll on SAP Help Portal at http://help.sap.co
m/viewer/p/SAP_SUCCESSFACTORS_EMPLOYEE_CENTRAL_PAYROLL. Choose the
<ZK>Employee Central Payroll guide -> Master Data Replication
Information -> Job Information (Infotypes 0000, 0001, 0007, 0008, 0016)
-> Mapping Cost Center Keys. </>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_KEY_MAPPING021 - Length of the cost center &1 too long for direct mapping to field KOSTL. ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_KEY_MAPPING021 indicates that the length of the cost center (KOSTL) you are trying to map is too long for the field in the system. This typically occurs during data migration or integration processes where the cost center data is being transferred or mapped to the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The cost center field (KOSTL) in SAP has a defined maximum length (usually 10 characters in standard SAP). If the cost center you are trying to map exceeds this length, the error will occur.
  Data Format Issues: The data being imported or processed may not conform to the expected format, leading to length issues.
  Incorrect Mapping Configuration: The mapping configuration in the integration or migration tool may not be set up correctly, leading to incorrect data being sent to the KOSTL field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Center Length: Verify the length of the cost center values you are trying to map. Ensure