How To Fix HRSFEC_PERNR004 - Assignment ID External is required as switch T77S0 SFEC/PERNR equals 1.

HRSFEC_PERNR004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_PERNR - Message message for personnel number handling

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Assignment ID External is required as switch T77S0 SFEC/PERNR equals 1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_PERNR004 - Assignment ID External is required as switch T77S0 SFEC/PERNR equals 1. ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_PERNR004 indicates that an assignment ID (External) is required because the switch T77S0 SFEC/PERNR is set to 1. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central when there is an issue with the integration between SAP SuccessFactors and SAP ERP or when trying to create or update employee records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Switch Configuration: The switch T77S0 SFEC/PERNR being set to 1 means that the system expects an external assignment ID for personnel numbers. This is often used in scenarios where SuccessFactors is integrated with on-premise SAP systems.
  Missing Data: The error can occur if the required external assignment ID is not provided in the data being processed. This could happen during data import, employee creation, or updates.
  Integration Issues: If there are issues with the integration setup between SuccessFactors and SAP ERP, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the switch T77S0 SFEC/PERNR.