How To Fix HRSFEC_PTP036 - SFAPI query segment &1 is unknown

HRSFEC_PTP036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_PTP -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: SFAPI query segment &1 is unknown

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HRSFEC_PTP036 - Details

• The SAP error message HRSFEC_PTP036 indicates that there is an issue with the SFAPI (SuccessFactors API) query, specifically that the segment specified in the query is unknown or not recognized by the system. This error typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the expected data structure and the actual data being queried.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Segment Name: The segment name provided in the API query does not match any of the defined segments in the SuccessFactors system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The SuccessFactors instance may not be properly configured, leading to missing or incorrectly defined segments.
  Version Mismatch: The API version being used may not support the segment being queried, or the segment may have been deprecated in a newer version.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model (e.g., updates to the employee data model) may have resulted in segments being renamed or removed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Segment Name: Check the segment name in the API query against the